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Beating Out the Pilgrims

by | Oct 1, 2003 | Travel & Preservation

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"El Paso, not Plymouth, held the first Thanksgiving,” declared Peggy Boone of the El Paso, Texas, CVB. “In 1598, the 500 settlers led by Don Juan de Onate from Mexico to El Paso held a feast to celebrate their safe arrival. On the last Sunday in April, local history buffs re-enact the event at Chamizal National Memorial.” Another fun event is Chamizal’s Music Under the Stars World Festival, held Sunday evenings June through August. During my day trip to El Paso, I am confronted by m


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