EVENTS
"Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" Book Group B
The Aquinnah Cultural Center is pleased to announce this opportunity in partnership with Stillpoint.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
"Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" Book Group B
The Aquinnah Cultural Center is pleased to announce this opportunity in partnership with Stillpoint.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
"Colonization and the Wampanoag Story" Book Group
The Aquinnah Cultural Center is pleased to announce this opportunity in partnership with Stillpoint.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
War for the Dawnland: Re-Examining King Philip’s War Symposium
On Metacom Day—also known as Remembrance Day, for Wampanoag communities—we gather to honor and reflect on the history, legacy, and ongoing impacts of King Philip’s War.
The public part of this day’s observance begins at 12:30 p.m. with a blanket-activity workshop facilitated by Brad Lopes (Aquinnah Wampanoag) and Jannel Carey (Mashpee Wampanoag). This is an interactive learning experience that helps participants understand the historic and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous Nations in this region.
At 2 p.m., the War for the Dawnland panel discussion invites you into a deeper understanding of this pivotal chapter of regional history, from a Wampanoag perspective.
The discussion will be moderated by Tobias Vanderhoop (Aquinnah Wampanoag), and the panelists will include Linda Coombs (Aquinnah Wampanoag), David Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag), and Dr. Mary Amanda McNeil (Mashpee Wampanoag), who will explore:
Key moments of King Philip’s War through Wampanoag eyes
Misunderstandings and historical erasures—and how they’re addressed
Immediate and long-term impacts of the war on Native Nations
How this history still echoes in the contemporary lives of Wampanoag people
Actions non-Native allies can take to support truth, justice, and healing
This part of the afternoon begins with an orientation to Wampanoag homelands, followed by the moderated discussion and a brief, open Q&A with the audience.
Organized by the Aquinnah Cultural Center, with support from the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), this symposium is an invitation to listen, learn, and join in reshaping how this region’s people remember its true past. All are welcome. Come ready to reflect and engage.
Author Talk: Joseph Lee
Join Joseph Lee and the Aquinnah Cultural Center in a conversation around his most recent book and the publication process. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Moderated by Brad Lopes.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
Pt. 2 - Pinch Pots on the Patio (for Tribal Citizens)
Tribal citizens are invited to join the Aquinnah Cultural Center for a two-part workshop on how to make pinch pots, led by Beverly Wright, tribal elder. The workshops will be held on July 17 and July 19 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on the patio.
We will be working with clay that was harvested from the Gay Head Cliffs many years ago. Due to the protected nature of the clay cliffs, this workshop is for tribal citizens only.
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Pt. 1 - Pinch Pots on the Patio (for Tribal Citizens)
Tribal citizens are invited to join the Aquinnah Cultural Center for a two-part workshop on how to make pinch pots, led by Beverly Wright, tribal elder. The workshops will be held on July 17 and July 19 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on the patio.
We will be working with clay that was harvested from the Gay Head Cliffs many years ago. Due to the protected nature of the clay cliffs, this workshop is for tribal citizens only.
Annual Native Artisan Market and Festival
Each year, the Aquinnah Cultural Center hosts the Native Artisan Market and festival to highlight Native artisans and showcase their work. Join us to shop directly from artisans, listen to live music, watch artist demos, and make a craft of your own!
Vending is on an invite-only basis.
Rain date is Sunday, July 20.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Regalia Care Workshop with Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Join us for a full day of learning how to care for your regalia, with tips and tricks from museum professionals and Wampanoag culture bearers.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
Author Talk: Carrie Anne Vanderhoop
Join Carrie Anne Vanderhoop and the Aquinnah Cultural Center in a conversation around her most recent book, Wôpanâak Seasons, and the publication process. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Moderated by Brad Lopes.
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
History In Perspective: A Guided Walking Tour
This August, immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Aquinnah Wampanoag homelands with our exclusive guided walking tour. This enriching journey, led by Jannette Vanderhoop, takes you from the Aquinnah Cultural Center to the breathtaking Gay Head Cliffs Overlook and concludes at the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
Cultural Night (for tribal families): Summer Solstice Celebration
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!
Cultural Night (for tribal families): BYO Craft
Tribal families are invited to join us for 2025 Cultural Nights! Cultural Nights consist of lessons, activities, stories, and invaluable time in community!