Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of learning and making crafts with citizens from the Mashpee and Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribes. Drop in any time during the afternoon and create your own:

Corn Husk Doll

Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen Eleanor “Toodie” Coombs will teach you how to create your own corn husk doll. For thousands of years, deer skin dolls and corn husk dolls have always been a part of Wampanoag material culture. Kids of all ages enjoy creating and playing with them.

Corn Necklace

Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen Tahlia Jackson will show you how to make a corn necklace for you or your loved one. Adornments such as necklaces, earrings, tattoos, body paints, piercings, and paint on one’s clothing, have always been highly looked upon in Wampanoag Culture.

Toss and Catch

Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen Kitty Hendricks will help you create your own Wampanoag toy. The

“Toss and Catch” is a toy that teaches hand and eye coordination. It is a fun and challenging game.

Wampum Pendant

Mashpee Wampanoag tribal citizen Darius Coombs will teach you how to design your own wampum pendant. Wampum has always been very special in Wampanoag Culture. Now you can create your wampum pendant by using a traditional pump drill and stringing colorful pony beads.

Wampanoag Artifact Table

Aquinnah Wampanoag tribal citizen Linda Coombs will host the Wampanoag Artifact Table to showcase material culture. You will be able to ask questions and touch numerous reproductions including: furs, bowls, woven bags, toys, clothing, and more. This is an amazing educational experience.

Crafts are intended for those who are ages 5 & up. While supplies last.

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.