To Holland 1608
Back to England 1620
To America Aug., Sept. to Dec. 1620
Mayflower
102 people
Landed Dec. 21, 1620
Mayflower Compact
Rules for the new colonyRules for the new colony
They Landed at Plymouth Rock
It was a hard winter; It was a hard winter; half of them died.half of them died.
Native AmericansSquanto
Kidnapped in 1614Returned from England 1619
Joined the Pilgrims in March 1621
“But we have here great peace, plenty of the Gospel, and many
sweet delights and variety of comforts.”
Every Year the President Had to Proclaim Thanksgiving
Presidential Thanksgiving
Decree1863
Sarah Hale Abraham Lincoln
Traditional Foods
Turkey
Corn
Cranberries
Pumpkin Pie
Turkey Stuffing
Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream
Prayer & Thanksgiving
Watching Football on
TV
Have a Blessed
Thanksgiving