Thanksgiving Day. The First Thanksgiving Student Activities for Grades PreK-12. Thanksgiving Interactive: You are the Historian. What really happened at the First Thanksgiving?
Become a history detective and find out! In this fun, award-winning activity, you take on the role of a “history detective” to investigate what really happened at the famous 1621 celebration. (Hint: It was a lot more than just a feast!) Along the way, you will read a letter written by an eyewitness to the event, learn about Wampanoag traditions of giving thanks, and visit Pilgrim Mary Allerton’s home.