Join us as author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses his book, Mayflower. This year marks the 400th commemoration of the arrival of MAYFLOWER on American shores. Learn more about the pilgrims’ journey to America, and their encounters with the Wampanoag people during the five weeks MAYFLOWER was anchored in Provincetown Harbor. This book was a finalist for […]
Community radio station teams up with Harwich festival for an anniversary-date concert Provincetown, November 6: On Wednesday, November 11th, WOMR will play 60 plus minutes of music from the Harwich (UK) Festival of the Arts, the community radio station announced today. The event—called the Mayflower Connection—is part of the celebration of Provincetown 400, a reminder […]
A discussion of Mayflower moderated by Ryan J. Woods in commemoration of the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower landing Hosted by Boston Public Library in collaboration with New England Historic Genealogical Society How did America begin? That simple question launched acclaimed author Nathaniel Philbrick on an extraordinary journey to understand the truth behind our most sacred […]
Eastham Public Library and WCAI radio present… The Point’s New Book Club discussing “Spirit Run” with author Noé Álvarez, educator John Hanlon, and several special guests. WCAI’s Mindy Todd discusses Álvarez’s “Spirit Run: A 6,000-Mile Marathon through North America’s Stolen Land." US born to an Indigenous Mexican family, Álvarez joins a group of indigenous young people […]
This series of events leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday promotes gratitude and giving. These youth-oriented events are designed to create an inspirational atmosphere anywhere that people gather, to stimulate gratitude and giving in communities, groups, and families. Based upon Governor William Bradford’s quote: “…as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light […]
Join author Nat Philbrick and history educator Peter Panchy for a conversation about the Plymouth Pilgrims and their arrival on the Mayflower 400 years ago. How did the British colony in Plymouth change England? What impact did the region's first white settlers have? And, what Pilgrim influence remains with us today? Nat Philbrick is the author of 11 books of history, including Mayflower, A Story of Courage, […]
“Our Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History" is a multi-media, traveling exhibit that illuminates America’s earliest beginnings from the Wampanoag perspective—a voice largely silenced in the colonial narrative. The Wampanoag have lived in southeastern Massachusetts for more than 12,000 years and were the first tribe encountered by the passengers of the Mayflower. The exhibit begins […]
Eastham Public Library and WCAI radio present… Historical Narratives and Myths; A Discussion with Ian Saxine and Paula Peters on The Point with Mindy Todd, WCAI Radio WCAI On The Point with Mindy Todd discusses "The Story of the 'First Encounter' At Nauset"- a new book about events before, during and after colonists and indigenous people meet in 1620. […]
The Eastham Public Library presents… The First Encounter at Eastham – The Story Re-Told A Virtual Talk with Dr. Ian Saxine Dr. Saxine’s book "The Story of the 'First Encounter' At Nauset"- retells the story of events before, during and after colonists and indigenous people meet in 1620 at Nauset, now Eastham, and offers listeners an opportunity to […]
Sunrise Service, led by Nauset Interfaith Association (in video format due to COVID-19) We end the 400th as we began, on the beach with the First Encounter origin story. The video will be available on the Eastham 400 YouTube channel at 7:00AM on December 8, 2020.
All outgoing mail presented at the Eastham Post Office lobby, 2365 Route 6, MA 02642 will have its stamp canceled with a commemorative logo for the 400th anniversary.
Eastham 400: Our History Restored A World Premiere Film This film serves as a compilation of the Eastham 400 Commemoration program talking points and highlights. Hosted by Chair Jim Russo and offering a variety of perspectives, the film focuses on both local history and its meanings for today. The world premiere of this film will […]
An online discussion via ZOOM encompassing the film, Eastham400: Our History Restored, the programming, and moving forward. Plus a special presentation of the Proclamation for Tribal Rights in Eastham for the Wampanoag Nation. Registration Required Click HERE
The Eastham Public Library presents, No Refuge: Colonialism and the Wampanoags of Cape Cod; A Virtual Talk with Author David Silverman This lecture will explore colonialism in the lives of the Wampanoags of Cape Cod across the centuries. Though Cape Cod managed to escape the violence of King Philip’s War of 1675-76, that should not overshadow how the […]
"A Nation's Founding from an Indigenous Perspective" SmokeSygnals Steven Peters' virtual talk about the exhibit "Our" Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History History is often portrayed as having clean lines - absolute start and end dates, clear sides of good and bad, and a line of civility and savagery. When it comes to the foundation of this […]
December's Virtual Exhibit based on Robert Peters' 2020 calendar Thirteen Moons: a Meditation on Indigenous Life, is published as a 2020 calendar and includes artwork, poetry, and essays. It can be read as a coffee table book. Virtual program with the artist. A discussion follows on Robert's essays. REGISTER here View exhibit here View essays […]
A giant in the history of early Eastham (from today’s Truro to Chatham), for 45 years, 1672 - 1717, he led both the English who were migrating in, and, having learned the local language, the Nauset who were becoming Christian (“praying Indians”). 10:00 am Panel Presentation Life of Samuel Treat: ”Ye Pious & Faithful Pastor […]
Reminders of Treat: visits to outdoor sites Info and map, click here Cove Burying Ground: Treat stone, era art, scale model of meetinghouse EHS’ Ranlett Tool Museum: portal posts of Treat’s meetinghouse CCNS Fort Hill: “T” boundary stone & Treat home site CCNS Skiff Hill: Sharpening Rock Orleans: Federated Church Wellfleet: Burying Ground; site of 1ST meeting […]
“When Things Fall Apart: Samuel Treat, the Wampanoags, and the Place of Christian Indians in Colonial New England”, a zoom lecture by Dr. David Silverman More information and register here The Wampanoag of the Cape & Islands and their missionaries struggled to define the place of Christian Indians in the new colonial order – amid a colonial […]
CCNS Press Release, Late Fall Seashore Operations
