Three families and seven individuals attempt to build an authentic working colony in New England, using only 17th-century tools.

Gov. Wyers returns to take charge of his colony; the colonists struggle to shake their modern sensibilities and adhere to restrictive 17th-century laws.

Food rations are cut in half; colonists must work together to build a new house.

Lay preacher Don Heinz becomes the new governor of the colony.

A cape merchant arrives to check up on the new venture on behalf of the sponsoring company; clamming, fishing and spar production get underway.

The harvest is a success; members of the Wampanoag tribe visit the colony.

The colonists celebrate Michaelmas; after a panel assesses the colony's performance, the participants depart for the 21st century.