Join Zack Garceau to learn about the history of the Thanksgiving Day football match between the Westerly Bulldogs and the Stonington Bears.
The Westerly-Stonington Thanksgiving football game is one of the oldest high school football rivalries in the United States, dating back to 1911. Played every Thanksgiving morning, the game brings together generations of fans to celebrate not just football, but the deep-rooted camaraderie and friendly competition between the two towns.
Zack Garceau received his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of Rhode Island. He received his master’s degree in Historical Studies with a concentration in Public History from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Zack previously worked at the Rhode Island State Archives. Zack is the Vice President and Archivist of the Westerly (RI) Historical Society. In 2021, his first book, Great Stories from Westerly’s Past, was published, and he has given numerous presentations on local history.
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