In 1621, the Plymouth
colonists and the Wampanoag Indians enjoyed an autumnal
feast which became famous as "The First Thanksgiving." They
dined on wild fowl and on venison; ducks, geese and turkey
shot by the colonists, and five deer provided by Massasoit's
men, and other foods besides.
The Bill of Fare
Seethed [boiled] Lobster
A Goose, Roasted
A
Turkey, Boiled
A Fricase of Coney
A Pudding of Indian Corn Meal with dried Whortleberries
A Cod, Seethed
A Brace of Ducks, Roasted
Pompion,
Stewed
A Haunch of Venison, Roasted
with Mustard Sauce
A Savory Pudding of Hominy
A Dish of Fruit and Holland Cheese
