Pokanokets and Pilgrims presentation at Watchemoket Square Day in East Providence

East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laura McNamara introduced Dr. David Weed at the first event of the Watchemoket Square Day in the Tockwotton Theatre. He gave a 45-minute talk about the relationship between the Pokanoket Tribe and the English Pilgrims during the 17th century that supported half a century of peace. Weed talked about the differing world views of the Pokanokets in the 17th century and then introduced the audience to the Pokanoket Tribe today. Click here for a 38-minute video of his presentation.

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