Events tagged with "berkeley hundred"

Historical Events tagged with "berkeley hundred"

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Cultural Traditions

First Thanksgiving Observance in Virginia

December 4th, 1619 405 years ago

Thirty-eight colonists arrived at Berkeley Hundred, Virginia, and established a charter that specified the day should be observed as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God. This proclamation marked an early expression of gratitude in the New World, reflecting the settlers' reliance on divine providence for their survival and success in the new land. The event laid the groundwork for future Thanksgiving celebrations in America.