Head on over to Strawberry Banke to trace the evolution of Thanksgiving from traditional celebrations of the Abenaki people to today’s family feast and homecoming.
This 90-minute, fast-paced, multi-sensory program, explains how Thanksgiving transcended time, place and culture to become the uniquely American holiday celebrated today. Participants in the tour meet costumed role-players and explore homes from three centuries. In small groups guided by a museum educator, find the common themes of this holiday over three hundred years: charity, survival, gratitude, national identity, and the celebration of family and community.
Guided tours are offered on the hour, last 90-min tour starts at 2:00 pm. Tour is recommended for ages 5+.
Tours take place Friday, Nov. 29- Sunday, Dec. 1.
Advanced ticket purchase recommended as a limited number of tickets are sold for each guided tour. Tickets available at
strawberybanke.org.
