1621 / Grace, Catherine O'Neill

Draws on re-enactments, historical records, and oral legends to explore the events surrounding the first Thanksgiving celebration.

Takes a fresh look at the Thanksgiving of 1621 as ninety Native-Americans shared five deer, corn, hominy grits, and stewed squash with fifty-two English people and talked diplomacy.

Chronicles the events of the first Thanksgiving and discusses how the holiday has changed throughout history.