The Thanksgiving traditions started by the Pilgrims in Massachusetts in 1621 are what most Americans follow. But history shows a celebration to give thanks occurred in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619.

Traditional "first Thanksgiving" stories taught in schools tend to erase the true history, and the Native American perspective.

The first Thanksgiving often gets framed as a happy feast between Pilgrims and Indigenous people. The darker parts of the story are usually left out.