On 4 December 1619, thirty-eight settlers from Berkeley Parish, England, arrived on the shores of the Virginia Colony, marking a pivotal moment in history.
Their first act upon disembarking was not to claim land or commence construction, but to kneel in solemn prayer, giving thanks to God for their safe passage and the promise of a new beginning.
This event, often overshadowed by the more famed 1621 Plymouth feast, is considered by many to be the true origin of Thanksgiving in the Americas.
The settlers decreed that this day of thanksgiving was to be observed annually, a testament to their faith and resilience.
