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The Story of Thanksgiving
The Wampanoag and Squanto saved the settlers of Plymouth Colony from starvation during thier first winter in North America.
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The Wampanoag Indians of New England
The Wampanoags are now a part of American folklore, tied to the Pilgrim and Thanksgiving myths. But their side of the story has elements of real tragedy.
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How to Teach Thanksgiving to Kindergarten Kids
Kindergarten teachers can combine Social Studies and Language Arts instruction with a lesson plan teaching about the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the first Thanksgiving.
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Historical Insights into the Thanksgiving Story
The gathering at Plimoth Plantation was not quite what is portrayed in US history books. But it is possible to reinterpret the holiday from a larger point of view.
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Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is located seven miles off the southeast coast of Massachusetts and named for Bartholomew Gosnold's daughter and for the grapes that grow on the island.
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Pagan Roots of Thanksgiving
Pilgrims and Wampanoagans celebrated the first Thanksgiving. The tribe had its own feast day. Future Pagan immigrants brought their harvest festivals to America.
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Squanto’s Capture
Squanto, along with other Indians, is captured by sea captain Thomas Hunt. Hunt transports them to Spain where he begins selling his captives into slavery.
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Thanksgiving Activities for Children
Thanksgiving is a busy time for parents as they prepare for gatherings of family and friends. It is important to find ways to keep children entertained and engaged.
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Plimoth Plantation
Visitors get a unique view of 17th century American history at Plimoth Plantation, a museum that combines the stories of the native peoples and the pilgrims.
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The Pilgrims' Thanksgiving Dinner
While the Pilgrims left little information about what was eaten, many foods that have become almost synonymous with Thanksgiving would not have been available to them.
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Thanksgiving Indians
The Wampanoag Indians were the tribe that helped the Pilgrims through that first Spring and came to the first Thanksgiving.
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The Tradition of Thanksgiving
Upon researching, one would be surprised at the disparity of facts surrounding our traditional Thanksgiving celebration and the early Thanksgivings recorded in History.
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King Philip's War
In 1675/76, King Philip's War marked the end of Native American power in New England.
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Wolfinger on Native American Roles
Producer Wolfinger of "Desperate Crossing discusses the Native Americans used in the production.
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Gardens in 17th Century New England
The differences between gardening and agriculture in 17th Century New England.
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Life Then & Now
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. Your students will be able to visit a web site about life at Plymoth and then compare their life to it. Your students will create a web page or a presentation about what life is like now in comparison to life in 1621.
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The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
The so-called "First Thanksgiving" is now part and parcel of American folklore. But the real gathering was quite different than the celebrated myth.
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The True Story of the Pilgrims
This is a review of "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower," a History Channel © production.
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The Original Thanksgiving Day
What you don't know about the first Thanksgiving may surprise you.
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How To Have a Classroom Thanksgiving Feast
Students learn how to set the table, make placemats, Pilgrim or Wampanoag hats, napkin rings and homemade butter and about Thanksgiving food at a primary classroom feast.
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What the Pilgrims Ate in 1621
The meal shared by Pilgrims and Indians was not the traditional Thanksgiving meal eaten by many Americans today.
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America's First Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving was a combination of Indian and European traditions in celebration of a bountiful harvest, and became a holiday centuries later.
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Pilgrims Coming to America
In an interview with Producer Wolfinger, she talks about the actors who play key roles in "Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower."
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Plimoth Plantation Daily Life
The English settlers of Plimoth Plantation--today's Plymouth, Massachusetts-- adapted Old World customs to the New World. In so doing, they created an American legend.
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The Black Heritage Trail Museums
The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing.
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The First Thanksgiving
Who can claim the first Thanksgiving? Taking seriously the nature of the holiday as a harvest feast disqualifies the Canadian "Frobisher Thanksgiving" of 1578.
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17th Century English in the New World, part two
Part 2 of 17th Century English in the New World
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Squanto Goes Home
Squanto, after five years absence, comes home to find that his native land has undergone disastrous changes beyond any he could have imagined. Again, he is captured, this
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Squanto the Treaty Maker
Squanto helps arrange a treaty between the people of Plymouth and the Pokanokets and Nemaskets. The Nemaskets revolt because of the treaty and capture Squanto.
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Legally Troubled
The Cape Wind Project is the subject of two Massachusetts court actions. Opponents sue to have the licence revoked. Supporters say all the concerns have been answered.
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Facts and Myths About Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday is represented as a tradition similar to the one celebrated by many Americans today. However, such is not really the case.
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The Origin of Thanksgiving
This article talks about the where the concept of Thanksgiving historically derives from. If we really want to be a free and equal society that tolerates and respects all, we need to think twice about what we do on the third Thursday of every November.
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An Anglo-Saxon Thanksgiving? Perhaps
It is not a stretch to imagine Angles and Saxons sitting around a table enjoying a feast to celebrate the autumn harvest.
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An American Thanksgiving Through theYears
Learn about the context of your antiques and enjoy a special Thanksgiving experience by visiting a Living History Museum near you!
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17th Century English in the New World, part one
An article about 17th century's Roger Williams, author of "A Key into the Languages of America," and the beginnings of American English.
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Learn about King Philip's War: Rehoboth
Angela Elwell Hunt's novel Rehoboth describes in great detail a "forgotten" event in colonial history, known as King Philip's war. The greatest uprising of the native population against the English settlers, King Philip's war lasted over a full year (1675-1676), and took more lives, per capita, than any other war fought on American soil.
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Plymouth Plantation
Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims founded Plymouth Plantation in 1620 and have become known as the Founding Fathers of America.
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America's Debt to Paul Cuffee
As a shipping magnet and community leader, Paul Cuffee helped influence American colonial perspectives on how people of color should be accepted and treated in society.
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Thanksgiving History and Origins
From the Pilgrims first landing in the New World to their feast with the Indians, Thanksgiving's history brings to realization the meaning behind this holiday.
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Three Top Tourist Attractions in Boston
Do you only have a weekend to spend in the Boston area? If so, be sure these Boston tourist attractions are on your itinerary.
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An Island Paradise--Nantucket
Nantucket lies 30 miles off the New England Coast. Although compact in size, its history, unspoiled beaches and beautiful sunsets impress even the most seasoned traveler.
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Colonial American Foods and Diets
Although there was no turkey at the first Thanksgiving, early settlers learned to cultivate new crops, hunt deer and fowl, and create diverse, healthy diets.
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First English Settlements in New England
Prior to the establish of English colonies at Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, the Natives of New England had suffered massive population losses from epidemics.
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Holiday Cranberry Drinks
Cranberry based cocktails to fill your holiday guests with cheer. Recipes include punches, rum, vodka and bourbon based drinks.
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Non-traditional Thanksgiving Meals
Spice up Thanksgiving dinner with a new meat. Try turduken, pot roast or fried chicken. Grill seafood and steak. Bake a lasagna or roll tamales. Start a new tradition.
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The First Thanksgiving Feast in the New World
Meat and fish were plentiful but what kind of vegetables did the pilgrims and native people share at the first Thanksgiving? Here, we will take a look at what is known.
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Explorer Giovanni da Verrazano
This one-time pirate was the first to explore North America's Atlantic Coast for France but his exploits are largely forgotten today.
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The Pilgrims of Thanksgiving
Were they pilgrims or just people trying to make a better life for themselves and their children. Whoever they were they an integral part of American History.
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