History

• Society: History: By Region: North America: United States: Colonial  (54)

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 Mayflower Web Pages - The complete site for Mayflower history and genealogy, including an account of the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

Oh, how that Thanksgiving Spread Has Changed Since 1621 - This article from CNN compares the feasts of Thanksgivings past with contemporary American spreads.

The Teenagers of the Mayflower - Thanksgiving history facts about the teens that crossed the Atlantic with their families on the Mayflower.

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: From Pilgrims To Football - Feature includes suggestions for the festivities and history.

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.

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.