Colonization and the Wampanoag Story with Linda Coombs

Do you remember the story of the first Thanksgiving you learned in school? Our American mythology has been one-sided until recently: telling the story of colonizers like John Smith and Miles Standish without including the perspectives of Indigenous people. Nations like the Wampanoag, living in North America for thousands of years, found themselves invaded, their people and lands destroyed by the men who later wrote the history books. Join local author Linda Coombs to learn the American story from the perspective of the Wampanoag and other Indigenous people, as explored in her book Colonization and the Wampanoag Story. This book, part of the Race to the Truth series for young readers, is recommended for ages 10 and up, and this program will be accessible for all ages. Support for this program was provided by a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest. Included with museum admission ($5) for adults, children under 18 free. No registration required.