Plimoth Patuxet Museums Welcomes Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers for Public Program
Engaging presentation fosters understanding of Wampanoag history and culture
Plymouth, Massachusetts (February 5, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums is proud to welcome the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers to the Museum for an educational presentation on Thursday, February 19, 2:15 - 3:00 pm.
The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers are musicians, educators, and artisans from the Mashpee, Aquinnah, and Herring Pond tribal communities who share eastern social songs and dances through performances and educational programs. Dressed in traditional clothing and accompanied by water drum and handcrafted rattles, they emphasize community participation and prefer to dance with audiences rather than perform for them. “We are honored to welcome back the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers inviting all to gather, learn, and dance,” said Malissa Costa (Mashpee Wampanoag), Associate Director of Indigenous Outreach and Guest Experience.
The group has appeared at major cultural institutions and universities across New England and beyond, toured nationally and internationally, and for three years represented Indigenous communities at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade by leading the First Light Float and delivering the televised land acknowledgement.
“Sharing the history of the Wampanoag People, their resilience against the disruption of colonization, and the vitality of their culture and communities today is at the core of our mission,” said Tom Begley, Executive Director. “The educational presentation by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers encourages understanding, cultural empathy, and meaningful dialogue for all who attend.”
The program will take place as part of February Vacation Day 4: Wampanoag Culture Day. Advance registration is encouraged, as the program has limited capacity. Learn more: plimoth.org/events/february-vacation-day-4-wampanoag-culture-day
About Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores in the 1600s. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from educational programs, gift shops and dining. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Boston, and 15 minutes north of Cape Cod, the Museum is open daily from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X/Twitter.