The pilgrims came to settle in America from Plymouth, England, in 1620 on a ship called The Mayflower.
   Their first winter was hard, but a local Native named Squanto, taught them how to cultivate some of the produce that would grow in the area.
   The first harvest, in 1621, was bountiful, so they celebrated on what was to be the first Thanksgiving.

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