Thanksgiving History: Where was the first Thanksgiving held?

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans will reflect on the story of the holiday's origins - original settlers of America coming together to give thanks over a plentiful feast right here in Massachusetts.

While this tradition of Thanksgiving dates back over 400 years, the holiday did not become official until the mid-1800s, and t he date was not solidified until almost 100 years after that.

So who really celebrated the first Thanksgiving, and when and where did they do it? Here's what to know about the holiday's New England origin story.

When was the first Thanksgiving?

According to the History Channel , the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts in November of 1621. While the traditional story says the Pilgrims shared a feast with the nea