The first Thanksgiving was a friendly celebration between the Pilgrims and the Indians that took place in 1621. Squanto, a Native American who did speak English, taught the Pilgrims to grow corn and how to fertilize their crops properly to ensure a hearty harvest. The pilgrims had set aside a day to celebrate their first harvest and to give thanks. Probably out of gratitude to the native people for their assistance in helping them get settled into the new land, the Indians were invited to celebrate this Thanksgiving with them. For three days, a feast was held with eating, dancing and playing games with pilgrims and Indians present, both celebrating together peacefully.

If you are commemorating the first Thanksgiving, one of the most ideal ways to celebrate and to mark the occasion is by dressing up in a Thanksgiving themed costume. With our large selection of traditionally styled Native American costumes as well as many variations of Colonial dress and Pilgrim costumes, you can reenact the very first Thanksgiving accurately in these authentic looking ensembles. We even have an adorable turkey costume! Bring to life a great and memorable day in history through recreating the events surrounding the first Thanksgiving!