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The First Thanksgiving in the Discovery World

A Stormy Voyage

A long time ago the Pilgrims were on the Mayflower. One of the Pilgrims went up onto the deck and he went overboard. They never saw him again! They saw land! It was the New Land. The young and older men went onto the land and they made shelters. The women and children stayed on the Mayflower. Sixteen men rode ashore and brought food and water to the women and children. They only ate beans, dried peas, salt pork and hard tack.

Much Work To Do

The men and other boys cut down trees to make cabins. Lots of families live in one cabin. They liked it a lot. It was finally time to go to land. They were frightened that the Indians would be hostile, that means dangerous. They were frightened because winter was coming and they didn't have very much food.

Squanto's Help and Friendship

One day two Indians came to warn the Pilgrims and Edward Winslow that lots of Indians were coming to make war with them. Edward Winslow gave the Chief Massasoit gifts, like knives, jewelry, biscuits and butter to offer as a peace offering.

Preparing for the Feast

The Pilgrims invited Chief Massasoit to come to the feast and worship God. The women and young girls were preparing for the feast. When the women heard the men invited Chief Massasoit the women and young girls were happy.

The First Thanksgiving

When Chief Massasoit arrived everyone was surprised. He brought ninety of his warriors to the feast. The women were shocked and not happy! The feast lasted for three days. The men and boys played games and had shooting contests. The girls and women cooked.

Making Thanksgiving a National Holiday

In the early 1800's Sarah Hale wrote letters to mayors, governors and presidents to have a national holiday. We are going to have a Thanksgiving Day soon. I am thankful for a home, a Mama, a Daddy and a dog.

The End

Nathan Morgan