Wampanoag Indian Woman Memorial

memorial 2008 memorial 2010

HERE LIES
AN INDIAN WOMAN
A
WAMPANOAG
WHOSE FAMILY AND TRIBE
GAVE OF THEMSELVES
AND THEIR LAND
THAT THIS GREAT NATION
MIGHT BE BORN AND GROW

REINTERRED HERE MAY 30, 1976
WAMPANOAG TRIBAL COUNCIL
WELLFLEET HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The memorial is positioned horizontal on the ground. It is adjacent to the National Seashore parking lot at the entrance to Great Island.

The left photo was taken in 2008 and the right photo in 2010. The photos were supplied by Heather Lagerstrom. Note the increase in the "gifts of respect".


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