2025 Indigenous Peoples' Day
On Saturday, October 11, the Museum hosted a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day event on the Historic Patuxet Homesite, where guests enjoyed performances by the Standing Quiver Singers, hands-on activities like archery and cornhusk doll making, and engaging conversations with Indigenous educators. The event honored the vibrant, living traditions of the Wampanoag people and offered a space for connection, learning, and celebration.
On Saturday, October 11, Plimoth Patuxet Museums welcomed guests to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a day of rich cultural programming on the Historic Patuxet Homesite. A highlight of the celebration was a moving performance by the Standing Quiver Singers of Mashpee, Massachusetts, who shared vibrant traditional songs and dances that honor the living heritage of the Wampanoag people.
The Homesite offered visitors a unique opportunity to engage with Indigenous educators and experience the 17th-century lifeways of the region’s first peoples—a culture that remains deeply rooted and resilient today.
Throughout the day, guests explored hands-on activities like archery and cornhusk doll making, while artifact talks provided deeper insight into Wampanoag history and traditions. “We’re proud to welcome members of our community, like the Standing Quiver Singers, who share their culture in powerful, meaningful ways,” said Malissa Costa (Mashpee Wampanoag), Associate Director of Indigenous Outreach and Guest Experience. The celebration reflected the Museum’s ongoing commitment to centering Indigenous voices and stories in its programs and exhibits. As Executive Director Tom Begley shared, “Indigenous content and perspectives are central to Plimoth Patuxet's mission.” Guests left with a greater appreciation for the rich heritage and contemporary vibrancy of Indigenous cultures in the Northeast.
