History Websites

History of Thanksgiving, including proclamations by Washington, Lincoln, and Bradford.

Comparisonn of the feasts of Thanksgivings past with contemporary American spreads.

Learn about the first Thanksgiving and how it grew into a national tradition. Information on the customs and foods of the time, including some recipes.

Feature includes suggestions for the festivities and history.

Describes the origins of Thanksgiving holiday traditions including facts, myths, the menu at The First Thanksgiving, pictures and videos.

Collection of illustrated exhibits and detailed historical information on the American holiday not found elsewhere on the web, including the Native American Annual Day of Mourning.

Museum provides articles and information about the history of the Plymouth Thanksgiving including Wampanoag life, Colonial life, common myths, recipes and glossary.

Information about the teens that crossed the Atlantic with their families on the Mayflower.