The Pilgrims in American Culture

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The Pilgrims in American Culture - Thanksgiving
By Cynthia Kirkeby
Nov 13, 2006, 13:13 PST

Pilgrims in American Culture - Thanksgiving

What was the first Thanksgiving really like? The answer is more complicated than you would think.

Plimoth Plantation, the living history museum of 17th century Plymouth, has assembled a collection of primary source documents and articles about the event. These documents include first-hand accounts from Governor William Bradford and Master Edward Winslow, leaders of the Plymouth colony. If you're looking for the real facts behind the tradition, this is an invaluable resource.

Of particular interest:

The “First Thanksgiving:” Facts and Fancies - Debunking the myths.

Bill of Fare for a Re-Creation of the "First Thanksgiving" Meal - Find out what they ate at the first Thanksgiving.

Who Attended the 1621 "First Thanksgiving?

Source: Plimoth-on-web