VIRTUAL: The Real Thanksgiving with Bill Thierfelder, Tuesday, November 24th 7:00—8:15 PM

On the fourth Thursday of November every year, countless millions of Americans gather around the table–and the television–to enjoy a banquet, football, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a tradition that goes back decades. But it wasn’t always so–and that’s what this program examines. We’ll look at that first sport-famished, non-Santa, un-apple-pie Thanksgiving in the early 17th century and see how that straight-forward, rather modest feast among early colonials and indigenous peoples transformed into the most widely celebrated event in our country, a day on which more Americans travel than any other holiday. We’ll explore regional traditions, folklore, music, and even a few recipes–and try to discover the “thanks” in Thanksgiving. Register HERE.

This program is hosted by and presented in partnership with the Groton Public Library.