The First Thanksgiving Proclamation
June 20, 1676: June 29, 1676 became the first official Thanksgiving with
this proclamation made in Charlestown, Massachusetts by the town council.

The History of Thanksgiving and its Celebrations
Throughout history mankind has celebrated the bountiful harvest with
thanksgiving ceremonies.

Continental Congress Thanksgiving Proclamation 1782
the following Proclamation for a general THANKSGIVING on the twenty-
eighth day of November instant...

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation : Our first president
carried on the traditional yearly feasting by recommending the celebration
to the American people.

Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation : It is hard to believe, but
Thanksgiving wasn't established as a national holiday until the Americal
Civil War era! Read the president's speech to find out why this...

Proclamation Appointing a National Fast Day
The following document has often been confused with Lincoln's
Thanksgiving Proclamation. Lincoln believed...

The Ugly Turkey
This play can be shortened or lengthened to suit the needs and skill
levels of the children participating. Props can be...

The Plymouth Thanksgiving Story
When the Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1620,
they landed on the rocky shores of a territory that was inhabited by...

Thanksgiving Story Starters
Use the following story starters to write a turkey tale.

Giving Thanks
Thank you Lord for the sky that's blue and the sun so bright.