Land and Water Acknowledgement

Plimoth Patuxet Museums respectfully acknowledges the ancestral homelands of the Wampanoag Nation, whose people have lived, fished, gathered and cared for this place since time immemorial.

This land is Patuxet. We recognize the stories we share are rooted in a landscape shaped by both resilience and upheaval. The history of this place cannot be fully or truthfully told without acknowledging the lasting impacts of European contact and colonization on the land, the waters, the wildlife and on the Indigenous communities who remain intrinsically connected to them. We commit to engaging in honest, and often difficult, conversations to foster a deeper understanding of this complex history.

Plimoth Patuxet Museums honors the enduring presence of the Wampanoag people and their relationships to these lands and waters. Through our work, we strive to center Indigenous voices and teachings, creating space for storytelling that reflects the living presence and sovereignty of Native peoples.

We extend our gratitude to the culture keepers, storytellers, and citizens whose stewardship continues to guide our understanding of Patuxet. We recognize our shared responsibility to listen and learn with the same respect shown by those who have done so for generations.

Links to Learn More

50 Years of the Wampanoag Indigenous Program
Indigenous Voices: 50 Years of the Historic Patuxet Homesite
A Message of Support for the Mashpee Wampanoag Community
Launching the 2024 Indigenous Voices Series