Tours to Learn About Thanksgiving

The story goes, at least in elementary schools across the country, that pilgrims landed in Plymouth just before the harsh winter. The local Native Americans taught these hapless arrivals how to farm in difficult New England and survive the winter. This story is taught to elementary school kids, but there are plenty of tours to learn about the history of Thanksgiving and how those settlers originally made their way to the New World.

The first thing to point out is, while they don’t all qualify as literal tours, there are plenty of events and celebrations in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Some tours, like this one from Landmark Events, spans several days to give attendees a unique look at the region and traditions surrounding the holiday. If you are traveling over Thanksgiving itself, there are also special shows and events that aim to tell the story of Thanksgiving while offering guests a taste of the traditional holiday.

If you plan on visiting Plymouth, but not around the holidays, look into taking a standard walking or guided tour of Plymouth. These tours will give the entire family a more complete view of the city, including its history and foundation. The trade-off is there is not as big of a focus on Thanksgiving. Jenney Museum, for instance, offers a few different tours, including one focusing on the history of the town.

Groups who don’t want to walk, but still want to learn about Plymouth from a local and intimate source should consider booking a tour with Plymouth Pedicab. These vary in price by length and include a number of important sites, like the recreation of the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock itself.

The quintessential American holiday is worth traveling to its home city for, especially for fans of history and food.