Tag: Wampanoag Tribe

Posted on 5/13/2014

The Gay Head Lighthouse, An Iconic Piece of Martha's Vineyard History, Is In Danger

Perched on top of the famous clay cliffs in Aquinnah, the Gay Head Lighthouse is in danger of toppling into the sea below if it isn't moved back within the next year and a half. In a race against time, locals are frantically trying to accumulate the funds to get this historic icon moved to a yet t...

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Posted on 12/4/2009

Wampum: A Vineyard Tradition

The beauty of Martha’s Vineyard is not only captured in the picturesque cliffs of Aquinnah or in a Menemsha sunset but also in the shell of a Quahog clam. Wampum, which was first created by the Wampanoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard, has held great historical significance to islanders and visitors ali...

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Posted on 10/23/2008

What is Wampum and Why is it Special to Martha's Vineyard

Wampum, that beautiful, purpley, white bead, has very significant meaning and the shells it is made from are abundant on Martha’s Vineyard. The term Wampum comes from a word “wampumpeag”, which in Narraganset, most literally means “white string of beads”. Wampum beads are made in two colors: whi...

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