Come on down to the Campbell Thanksgiving Dinner located at the Campbell House on November 25th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm to learn more about the history of Thanksgiving, as well as have a nice meal. There will be a play of the first Thanksgiving, as well as cooking tutorials and pumpkin carving. There will also be screens set up playing football and the Macy’s parade.
Campbell Family Dinner Campbell House 1375 S Broadway St Lexington November 25th 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Menu
Alongside the menu listed down below, local restaurants will be bringing some food from the restaurant
- Roast Turkey
- Stuffing
- Salad
- Mashed Potatoes
- Potato Casserole
- Biscuits
- Gravy
- Cornbread
- Green Beans
- Mac and Cheese
Vegan Menu
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
- Vegan Mac and Cheese
Food Allergies
- The food may come in contact with peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, and wheat. All food will have ingredients listed.
EVENTS
- Play of the first Thanksgiving:
- Put on by local schools, watch the story of the first Thanksgiving
- There will also be talks about the true history of Thanksgiving
- Pumpkin Carving
- Come carve pumpkins with Thanksgiving inspired designs
- We will provide all the tools necessary to ensure you can carve the pumpkins as you wish
- Cooking tutorials
- Come watch professional chefs cook the Thanksgiving dinner in front of your eyes! They will be explaining as they cook, as well as giving away free samples
Location
- The Campbell House is located at 1375 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
- Once an equestrian farm, our 1951 building is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Today, we offer award-winning dining, reimagined antebellum interiors, and event space for up to 2,100 guests. The University of Kentucky is in walking distance, and we’re within 15 minutes of Town Branch Distillery, Keeneland Race Track, and Blue Grass Airport.
History of Thanksgiving
- In September 1620, the Mayflower departed from Plymouth England, and set sail for the New World.
- After over two months, they landed in America and started to make a village.
- The first winter was very hard, and many died.
- In the spring the settlers made contact with the Native American tribe the Wampanoag, who helped teach the settlers how to survive.
- That November, after a big corn harvest, the Governor organized a feast between the settlers and the Native Americans.
- After this, Thanksgiving was celebrated every year, however it was not until the Civil War that it became a national holiday.
Why are we doing this?
- Santino (1994:14) says: “a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving is more than just another dinner.” No one should be alone on Thanksgiving, and many people cannot go visit family for the holidays.
- Jones (1988:238) says, “Significant aspects of artistry include not only the appearance, taste, and smell of the final product but also the way in which the raw ingredients are prepared, the attention to details of kitchen maintenance, and the rhythm of preparation as well as the nature and ambiance of the serving of the food”. The local restaurants are a prime example of this, taking local ingredients and turning them into a wonderful meal.
- Jones (1988: 236), “A type of food, the presence of food, or the preparation of food by someone may symbolize care, concern, and contentment.” We want to show people who may not have anyone to celebrate with that there are always people there for them.
