About This Lesson
Learn the real story of the first Thanksgiving and find out more about the Native People who lived in what is now New England. We’ll learn about the foods of our early Thanksgiving dinners and discover how the day was made a national holiday during the Civil War. Plus, we’ll check out the origins of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions – we’ll even talk a little football! So bring your appetite for knowledge and join us as we explore the history of Thanksgiving!