When many Americans think of the first Thanksgiving, they envision a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie shared between Pilgrims and Native Americans. However, the reality of the 1621 celebration in Plymouth was quite different. The menu likely reflected the natural bounty of New England at the time, including seafood, venison, and locally… Read more »
Most Americans imagine the first Thanksgiving as the Pilgrims and Native Americans sitting down for a nice meal of turkey. The reality, however, is a bit different. The Pilgrims and Native Americans didn’t feast on turkey, but instead the fruits of their first harvest. This included lobster, mussels and venison meat. The First Thanksgiving The… Read more »
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