King Philip’s War (1675–1678) is most commonly told through the lens of settler-colonials. “Reimagining King Philip’s War” will explore the war from a Wôpanâak/Wampanoag lens. Participants will delve into the historical forces that shaped this period — including Indigenous resistance to English encroachment, the role of colonial courts, and the broader regional and global context of the conflict.
Led by Aquinnah Wampanoag educator Brad Lopes, this program invites participants to reconsider familiar narratives and engage with history through Indigenous perspectives rooted in place. Brad Lopes is an Aquinnah Wampanoag citizen and lifelong educator working within the traditional homelands of the Wampanoag Nation. He serves as education manager for the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Education Department, and as education and outreach coordinator for the Aquinnah Cultural Center on Nôepe (Martha’s Vineyard).
June 10, 5 to 6 pm. Arrive early — join us at 4 pm in the First Light Café for drinks and light bites. MVM members $15; nonmembers $25. Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road. Register at mvmuseum.org/registration-06-10-26.