History Happy Hour: Thanksgiving Traditions and their Origins
Tue, Nov 03
|Center for Pioneer Life
Join us on November 3rd to learn all about the origins of Thanksgiving traditions with Denise Kiernan
Time & Location
Nov 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Center for Pioneer Life, 134 Joe Young Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA
About the event
You're Invited to a Special Talk with Denise Kiernan!
Join us for an insightful discussion on two extraordinary books by Denise Kiernan that delve into the origins of our modern Thanksgiving traditions. The books include:
We Gather Together: A Nation Divided, a President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace - This true story examines a timeless effort to establish a national day of thanks, showcasing how gratitude can be a powerful, unifying force during challenging times.
We Gather Together: Stories of Thanksgiving from Then to Now - A nonfiction book for young readers aged 8 to 12 (grades 3 through 7), this edition complements the adult nonfiction title and the children’s picture book Giving Thanks, enabling the entire family to enjoy the same inspiring true story.
Don't miss this chance to explore the themes of gratitude and togetherness that echo through both books. We look…