Raiders re-enact first Thanksgiving.

Published 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2019

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Thanksgiving came a week early for the first grade students at Southampton Academy. Dressed as either Native Americans or Pilgrims, they enjoyed a meal after giving their presentation about the holiday to their parents and other relatives.

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Southampton Academy first grade teacher Lisa Skeeter directs her young Pilgrims and Indians to their seats. They made placemats listing people and things for which they are grateful. Stephen H. Cowles | The Tidewater News

 

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Lisa Skeeter shows part of the Native American tee-pee to Mollie Eubank, 1-1/2 years old. Stephen H. Cowles | The Tidewater News