42+ The First Thanksgiving History Images. The first thanksgiving was a harvest celebration held by the pilgrims of plymouth colony in the 17th century. Why virginia, texas and florida take issue with the massachusetts claim to the first celebration.
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Here you will some interesting facts about the pilgrims. What was actually eaten at that first thanksgiving is far different from the turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing that grace many holiday tables today, according to experts at plimoth plantation, a living history museum in plymouth, massachusetts. Such catholics, gathered around their laden thanksgiving tables enjoying the company of family and friends, should know a quite consoling fact of american history: The first thanksgiving , reproduction of an oil painting by jean leon gerome ferris, early 20th century.
