Thanksgiving

NORTHVILLIANS,

Finishing off our Remembrances Series, this week’s topic will center around our historic Thanksgivings in the Ville.

THANKSGIVINGS OF YESTERYEAR IN THE VILLE …

• Starting in the late 1800s, large community Thanksgiving gatherings took place at the Town’s meeting place (the Princess Rink, across from CVS on Dunlap), all for Northvillians and visitors from surrounding communities.
• Historically, ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve services were held with many of the local churches gathering together, helping to grow a holiday spirit of cooperation and support.
• According to the 152 years of postings in the Northville Record, Thanksgiving baskets & meals for those in need have always been part of the Northville holiday. Many organizations such as the Masons, Eagles, VFW, American Legion, Rotary, Woman’s Club, and the congregations among other support groups have continued this tradition.
• Even in the early 1900s, there was a great deal happening around Thanksgiving in the Ville, including the traditional Thanksgiving football game at the Athletic Park (where Northville Downs is today) and events at the library, sponsored by the Woman’s Club.
• According to the Northville Record, 1932 was an extraordinarily hard year. City Council rose to this emergency occasion and combined efforts with the American Legion, along with many other local organizations to assist those in need. Today, Civic Concern, working with many local organizations, have continued the tradition of assisting those in need during this time of thanksgiving.

I thank you for sharing your time & talents during this past year for our community and bid you a joyful family-filled holiday. I truly wish you a safe, restful & enjoyable Thanksgiving weekend.  Let’s all continue to share with those around us who are in need on a daily basis.  Additionally, I encourage you to connect with those in your lives who need to hear your caring words (doesn’t matter, use phone, text or email) and wish them a Joyous Thanksgiving.

Keep that Northville Thanksgiving Faith!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
BTurnbull@ci.northville.mi.us / 248.505.6849

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