This event is in the "Adults" group Over The River and Through the Wood - Thanksgiving in Nineteenth Century Islip 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Local History Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Over The River and Through the Wood - Thanksgiving in Nineteenth Century Islip 7:00pm–8:00pm Local History Room Open Library Branch: In-person Room: Local History Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational & Self-Improvement, Entertainment, History Registration Required Event Details: In the midst of our Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared that the last Thursday in November would be a national day of Thanksgiving. What was the impetus for this celebration?
