Pennsylvania, a Welsh foundation stone of America?

Pennsylvania is a founding state of the United States of America.

Initially granted to Sir William Penn, a Quaker of Welsh descent, the state of Pennsylvania would later become the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the writing of the United States Constitution.

The name Pennsylvania is thought to originate from the Surname of its founder Sir William Penn and the Latin term for a wood or forest - Sylvan. However, a Welsh interpretation of this great state may help highlight its true importance.

In honour of his Welsh ancestor and his interest in the Welsh language, William Penn considered naming his settlement "New Wales". With this in mind, alongside the great state's long history as a foundation for the expansion of the settlement, the Welsh interpretation fits beautifully.

This Welsh interpretation alludes to the foundational role the state of Pennsylvania played in the miraculous history of North America - and may hint at its future importance. It highlights the deep connections between the Welsh people and the settlement of the great continent across the Atlantic - a connection that will be explored in greater depth in later videos on the Awen Spring YouTube channel.