Wampanoag history

June 24, 1930

First Gay Head Powwow for 250 Years is Held

Vineyard Gazette
The first powwow to be held on Gay Head since the days of King Philip took place in that town last night, and the flavor and spirit of those ancient days was revived so far as possible when Loren
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
Wampanoag history
Powwows
November 10, 1972

Wampanoag Council: Tribe Organizes to Protect Gay Head’s Future

Vineyard Gazette
To assure that the identity of the Vineyard’s Indians, their history, culture and tribal lands will be preserved, a Wampanoag Tribal Council of Gay Head was organized on Saturday, and Mrs.
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head
Wampanoag history
June 29, 2021

Wampanoag Exhibit Highlights Fresh Perspective of History

Kate Dario
A new permanent installation at the Aquinnah Wampanoag Indian Museum museum, Our History in Perspective, had its grand opening on Saturday. It details the over 10,000-year history of the Wampanoag people on the Vineyard.
Wampanoag history
Aquinnah Cultural Center

2022

December 22, 2022

Vineyard Bookshelf: Wampanoag Art for the Ages

Steve Donoghue
Vineyard Bookshelf
Wampanoag history
It's been 402 years since English religious pilgrims settled in Plymouth at the native Wampanoag town of Patuxet.

2021

November 22, 2021

Wampanoag Historian Takes Museum Audience Back in Time

Louisa Hufstader
Martha's Vineyard Museum
Wampanoag history
In a presentation entitled The Wampanoag and Noepe as One, historian Darius Coombs took Vineyarders on a journey that stretches back over 12,000 years.
November 19, 2021

Unpacking Origins of Thanksgiving Leads to Hard Truths

Zach Harris
Wampanoag history
Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving on the minds of many, members of the Wampanoag tribe spoke on a chilly Thursday evening to reflect on what to them is not a festive holiday.
October 11, 2021

Wampanoags Observe Indigenous Peoples Day

Louisa Hufstader
Wampanoag history
Indigenous People's Day
Dozens of Wampanoag tribal members from Aquinnah, Chappaquiddick and Mashpee gathered at Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Monday afternoon to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day.
June 29, 2021

Wampanoag Exhibit Highlights Fresh Perspective of History

Kate Dario
Wampanoag history
Aquinnah Cultural Center
A new permanent installation at the Aquinnah Wampanoag Indian Museum museum, Our History in Perspective, had its grand opening on Saturday. It details the over 10,000-year history of the Wampanoag people on the Vineyard.

2020

May 5, 2020

Sovereignty Under Threat, Mashpee Tribe Says

Louisa Hufstader
Wampanoag history
West Tisbury Congregational Church
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

More than 100 people signed on for an internet videoconference with the chairman and vice chairwoman of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, Cedric Cromwell and Jessie Little Doe Baird, Monday afternoon.

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