Connecting the First Thanksgiving in 1621 with Today

At the Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts, one can find The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth painting from 1914 by Jeanne Augusta Brunscombe. This oil-on-canvas artwork depicts the first Thanksgiving in 1621, capturing a modernized, idealized portrayal of English settlers and Native Americans celebrating their first harvest together, symbolizing friendship and gratitude. Within the museum, visitors can also explore artifacts …