September 5, 2007
“Wampanoag History and Culture”
Thursday, September 20th 2007
7:30 PM at the Council on Aging,
75 Reed Road, Westport
Westport Historical Society presents a program by Randy Joseph, Plimoth Plantation educator, focusing on the history, culture and present day issues of the many communities making up the Wampanoag tribe. This program will cover the seasonal customs, spiritual beliefs and ceremonies of the Native Americans and will look at the events surrounding King Philip’s War and interaction between Native Americans and the English colonists who settled in this area.
Randy Joseph is a Manomet Plymouth Wampanoag. He is the Wampanoag
Education Manager at Plimoth Plantation and he is also a traditional
dancer and singer.
Admission is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 508-636-6011 for reservations.