The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving

Period: Jan 1, 1620 to Jan 1, 1865

First Thanksgiving in Plymouth

Oct 1, 1621

The Pilgrims harvest was celebrated, which was also known as a "Day of Thanksgiving."

Forefathers Day

Dec 21, 1769

Anniversary of the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock.

First National Thanksgiving

Oct 1, 1777

First National Thanksgiving declared by Continental Congress.

Regional Observance

Oct 1, 1863

Thanksgiving reverted to being a regional oberservance by President Abraham Lincoln.One day celebrating Gettysburg Address on August 6th, the other the fourth Thursday of November being known as Thanksgiving Day.