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There are two written accounts of the Plymouth colonists' harvest feast in 1621: one from Edward Winslow (published as "Mourt's Relation") and the other by William Bradford ("Of Plymouth Plantation"). Both mention that the colonists prepared numerous waterfowl--presumably, ducks and geese--and that the Wampanoag Indians brought five deer. Bradford's account also mentions wild turkeys. That is all we know from the first-hand accounts of the feast itself.
It is likely that fish and shellfish were served, also, as those were a staple of the colonists' diet. During the fall, a considerable amount of fish was being smoked, salted and stored in preparation for winter.
"Indian corn" (maize) was the primary crop whose harvest was being celebrated. The hard, colorful corn was ground into a porridge and cooked. It is possible that some of it was cooked as a flatbread. Vegetables would have included cabbage, beans, onion and squash. They had brought seed for wheat and peas from England, but those crops had failed.
The colonists routinely foraged for edible plants. It is likely that they ate native berries, grapes and plums, but not apples. The only apples in North America were crabapples, which were unpalatable. Cranberry sauce had not been invented.
In 1621, the colonists did not have ovens and their sugar supply was almost gone, so they would not have had pies or desserts.
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∙ 6y agoThey invited the Wompanog Indians to their feast
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∙ 9y agoThe first Thanksgiving meal was between the pilgrims and Indians. They had some type of fowl believed to be turkey or duck, spinach, carrots, onions, and lettuce.
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∙ 13y agoIn 1621, the Wampanoag Indians joined the pilgrim's celebration for the fall harvest at a feast.
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∙ 12y agoi really do beleive its the pilgrims
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∙ 6y agothe Indians
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Who ate with the Pilgrims on the first Thanksgiving?
The Indians.
What pilgrims ate at the first thanksgiving?
buffalo chips
Who ate at the first Thanksgiving dinner?
The Pilgrims and the Indians
What did the pilgrims eat before Thanksgiving?
they ate buffalo meat
What was the Pilgrims first thanksgiving?
The pilgrims ate fowl, but it is uncertain as to whether it was turkey. They also ate lobster and deer that the Indians brought to the feast.
What food did the Iroquois eat on Thanksgiving?
Same thing the pilgrims ate.
What tribe ate with the pilgrims on the first thanksgiving?
The first tribe of Indians that celebrated with the pilgrims were the Wampanoga Indians they Ate for 3 days and taught the pilgrims many lessons
What was the pilgrims first Thanksgiving meat?
The pilgrims ate fowl, but it is uncertain as to whether it was turkey. They also ate lobster and deer that the Indians brought to the feast.
What was the name of the native American group that ate the first thanksgiving dinner with the first early colonist known as pilgrims?
The Wampanog tribe ate the first Thanksgiving meal with the pilgrims.
Did the pilgrims aeat turkeys at the Thanksgiving feast?
yes they did that's really all they ate for thanksgiving. that's what i learned in school
Is it true the pilgrims ate turkeys at the Thanksgiving feast?
No. It is a popular myth. It is not known what meat was eaten during the first thanksgiving
What did the pilgrims eat at their thanksgiving?
I believe they ate the basic turkey, and also fruits and veggies.
