In the fall of 1621, English settlers planned a feast to celebrate a successful corn harvest. No one at the time called it Thanksgiving, but this humble gathering would later be recast as one of the defining moments in American history. | American Experience | PBS

How did an obscure gathering in 1621 become a national holiday? Watch the full conversation on the myth of Thanksgiving → https://youtube.com/live/2bs1WDDcMWQ | American Experience | PBS