History of Thanksgiving
HistoryChannel.com's History of Thanksgiving allows visitors to travel back to Plymouth and learn surprising facts about the first feast, from what food was consumed to what pilgrims really wore. |
Oh, how that Thanksgiving Spread Has Changed Since 1621
This article from CNN compares the feasts of Thanksgivings past with contemporary American spreads. |
Thanksgiving
History, customs, and traditions. |
Thanksgiving Exhibits
Collection of illustrated exhibits and detailed historical information on the American Thanksgiving holiday not found elsewhere on the web, including the Native American Annual Day of Mourning. |
Thanksgiving and Football
A historical look at the tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving from SportsJones Magazine. |
Thanksgiving in Canton, Mass. in 1884
Reproduction of a Thanksgiving menu from 1884. Complete with cooking instructions which are for reference only--DOES NOT comply with today's USDA standards. |
Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims To Football
Feature includes suggestions for the festivities and history. |
The First Thanksgiving
Researched and published by the staff at Plimoth Plantation of Plymouth, MA, page gives the truth behind the folklore of the First Thanksgiving. |
The First Thanksgiving
Explores what the first Thanksgiving was and what it wasn't. Attempts to dispel common myths. From the Plimouth Foundation. |
The Mayflower Web Pages
The complete site for Mayflower history and genealogy, including an account of the first Thanksgiving in 1621. |
The Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact
Includes descriptions of the first and second Thanksgivings. Also offers a downloadable ZIP package of web pages with historical background information. |
The Teenagers of the Mayflower
Thanksgiving history facts about the teens that crossed the Atlantic with their families on the Mayflower. |
The Thanksgiving Story
History of Thanksgiving, including proclamations by Washington, Lincoln, and Bradford. |
The True Thanksgiving Story
Examines the origins of Thanksgiving in the United States. Pays particular attention to the religious roots of the occasion. |
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