Tells the story of the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in honor of their friendship and the good harvest of 1621.
Briefly traces the history of the Pilgrims, a group of Puritans who fled England to escape religious persecution, sailed to Massachusetts on the Mayflower, and celebrated their first harvest there in 1621 with a great feast.
Examines the founding and early years of Plymouth, one of the earliest settlements in America; tells of the challenges faced by colonists in the New World; and discusses the contributions of notable men and women to the community. Includes a chronology and time line.