Watch this video about Sarah Josepha Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, and the “mother of Thanksgiving” as a Federal holiday. Sarah is portrayed by Dr. Darla Shaw, creator of our Change Agents: Ridgefield Women to be Remembered series.
Happy Thanksgiving 2021! Sarah Hale, the “Mother of Thanksgiving”
Watch this video about Sarah Josepha Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb, editor of Godey's Lady's Book, and the "mother of Thanksgiving" as a Federal holiday.

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