Camilla Townsend, America's First Thanksgiving

<p>Camilla Townsend is a Distinguished Professor of History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. She is an expert on Native American history. During this special Thanksgiving Day edition of Frank Buckley Interviews,&nbsp;Professor Townsend discusses America's first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621.&nbsp;</p><p>Professor Townsend explains why the religious separatists (who we refer to as pilgrims)&nbsp;who had arrived in America from England in 1620, decided to hold a celebration feast. She reveals what was on the menu, who was invited, and how Native Americans participated. Professor Townsend also explains the relationship&nbsp;between the pilgrims and Native Americans and how it changed over time.</p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>