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Pilgrim Hall Museum Examine this popular painting, The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth, by Jennie A. Brownscomb and read the comments. What three important events are depicted in this painting? 1. Jennie Brownscombe’s popular interpretation of the First Thanksgiving has become a symbol of the holiday for many Americans. It reached a wide audience and influenced the national understanding when it was printed in //Life// magazine. Brownscombe clearly conveys the peaceful meeting of the English settlers and the Native Americans.

What historically inaccurate items did the artist depict? 1. The entire image, however, with its elements of religious solemnity, feasting and community has a strong emotional appeal even today and shows a Thanksgiving with which early twentieth century Americans would feel comfortable

The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony 1620: The First Pilgrim Thanksgiving When was the first celebration? · _ How many days was this first harvest celebration? · _ __How many adult, married women survived the first winter to prepare the meal? ·__ _ Mayflower History Web Site Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated? · What year was it? · _ List three foods that were available to the Pilgrims at the harvest celebration? 1.**TURKEYS** 2. corn 3. pumpkins It’s Turkey Time Do male or female turkeys make the gobbling sound? · List three things wild turkeys eat? Wild turkeys would have lived in the surrounding area and may have been included in the //fowl// eaten at the meal however.) __.__ _

How many pounds of turkey does the average person in the United States eat? · _12 and 25 pounds