Families in Houston and beyond are cordially invited to join Kids' Committee President Caitlyn Ostfeld virtually for the Museum's third-annual Presidential Turkey Pardon!

Did you know that the tradition of "pardoning" the turkey at the White House, was actually started by a kid!? President Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to the main course of his family's Christmas Dinner in 1863 after his son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the turkey's life.

Tune in for the odd tradition of "pardoning" the turkey as we go live from the Museum with fowl, fun, fitness and food. 

Good eating, Ms. President. But let's keep this one trotting!

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Turkey Pardon Live Events

Thanksgiving Olympic Games - Cheer on the educators as they compete in silly games which are EXTREMELY competitive and highly coveted. Who will rise as the big bird of the game?!

Turkey Pardon - Kids' Committee President Caitlyn Ostfeld will hold a virtual vote to pardon the live turkey, Mr. Thanksgiving.

Turkey Sandwich Art - You can't have a Thanksgiving celebration without some food! LB shows us how to create beautiful food art with items found in your home.

Surprise Announcement! - We can't tell you! It's a surprise!

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