Thanksgiving: Anatomy of a Holiday
Thanksgiving: Anatomy of a Holiday
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CST · Elmhurst Public Library · Elmhurst, IL
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Large Meeting Room. When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday: 1621, 1863, or 1944? The answer is complicated. Historian Joyce Haworth tells the whole story of the holiday you thought you knew: the long history of Thanksgivings before 1621, the confusing connection of the holiday with the Pilgrims, the festival’s changing traditions and menu. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join.