Recorded Library Programs & Events

A virtual talk by Dr. David Silverman, "When Things Fall Apart: Samuel Treat, the Wampanoags, and the Place of Christian Indians in Colonial New England," hosted by the Eastham Public Library on March 18, 2021. Rev. Samuel Treat ministered to the Wampanoag of Eastham, Massachusetts in the 17th century. The talk is part of the ongoing commemoration of Eastham 400.

A virtual panel discussion, March 18, 2021, hosted by the Eastham Public Library, which features local historians reflecting on the life of Reverend Samuel Treat, on the anniversary of his death. Treat ministered to the Wampanoag community of Eastham Massachusetts in the 17th century. The panel is part of a continuing series of programs for the Eastham 400 commemoration.

Steven Peters discusses the significance and history of the National Day of Mourning (Thanksgiving) to the Wampanoag tribe. A virtual talk by Steven Peters January 19, 2021.

Thirteen Moons: A Meditation on Indigenous Life by Robert Peters was presented as a virtual talk for Eastham Public Library December 21, 2020, as part of the Eastham 400 Commemoration.

"Our Nation's Founding from an Indigenous Perspective" was a virtual talk given by Steven Peters on Zoom, December 15, 2020, hosted by the Eastham Public Library, as part of the Eastham 400 Commemoration.

Dr. David Silverman of George Washington University, author, educator, and critical historian, presents a virtual talk entitled "No Refuge: Colonialism and the Wampanoags of Cape Cod," part of the Eastham 400 Commemoration, hosted by the Eastham Public Library, December 13, 2020.

Author, historian, and educator Dr. Ian Saxine discusses "The First Encounter at Eastham ~ The Story Retold" in a Zoom presentation hosted by Eastham Public Library as part of the Eastham 400 Commemoration. December 6, 2020.

This Eastham 400 original film, premiered on December 8, 2020, reflects on the work that Eastham 400 has done, reflecting on local history and its significance today.

On The Point, historian and author Ian Saxine talks about "The Story of the 'First Encounter' At Nauset", his new book about events before, during, and after colonists and indigenous people meet in 1620. Joining him in a discussion about what shapes historical narratives and how myths are created and perpetuated are Paula Peters, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe, and Tom Ryan, vice chair of the Town of Eastham's 400 Commemoration Committee. Mindy Todd hosts. December 1, 2020.

On The Point, an interview with Noé Álvarez. His new book is "Spirit Run: a 6,000 Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land." November 19, 2020.

The FIRST ENCOUNTER AT EASTHAM – THE STORY RE-TOLD: The story presented by author-historian Ian Saxine and by others followed by discussion on the themes for the year long commemoration in 2020. Speakers:Jim Russo, Chair of the Eastham 400 Commemorative Committee, the project historian, project director, and project scholar. Bob Seay moderates. October 6, 2019.

Dr. Kathleen Bragdon, author of "Native People of Southern New England, 1500-1650."

The local native Americans encountered many visitors before 1620...
Presented at the Salt Pond Visitors Center CCNS on September 15, 2019.

Campfire Series Episode 4

Wampanoag, descendents of Eastham's founding families, and other Cape Codders reflect on the First Encounter through music, dance, poetry and historical prose.

Learn more at https://www.eastham400.org
Watch the rest of the Campfire Series at https://easthamthefirstencounter.org/campfire-series-at-first-encounter-beach/

The Do's and Don'ts of Long Distance Genealogy Projects with William E. Cole, M.A. - and Nicola Waddington, M.A. Sponsered by the Eastham Historical Society.
Presented at the Eastham Public Library Sept 25, 2019