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.
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