Join the Coggeshall Farm Museum staff on Saturday, Nov. 18, at they prepare a Thanksgiving meal in the historic farmhouse. The late 18th century was before the official start of Thanksgiving as a national holiday, but the day was still celebrated with food and prayer in New England.

Costumed historians will make a full meal and show some of the prep work in preparing for a day of thanks. In the woodshop, they will also display the making of wooden plates and spoons. In the garden, they will demonstrate the last of the fall harvest and putting the garden to bed.

The program is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are: $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 4-17, free for under 4.