Historical Marker
The Old State Capitol
Historical marker location:
14 South 14th Street, Richmond, Virginia
( Marker is at the intersection of South 14th Street (U.S. 60/360) and East Cary Street (Virginia Route 147), on the right when traveling south on South 14th Street.)
Marker installed: 2014
The first Thanksgiving in North America was celebrated in Virginia in 1619, a year before the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving in Massachusetts.