Learn about the history and culture of some of the Cape's original inhabitants at the Mashpee Wampanoag Museum. It's a small space, with just a few exhibits and a traditional dwelling in the back, but each artifact on display has a rich story and the staff are full of great information. Some of them may even be related to the people in the portraits on the walls.
Mashpee Wampanoag Museum
Cape Cod
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