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Monday, September 26, 2011
Wampanoag Powwow in Bermuda
In 1675-1676, during and after King Philip's War (that link goes to Jill Lepore's book The Name of War, which is an excellent read), victorious colonists sold members of the defeated Wampanoag tribe into slavery in Barbados. (Slave owners and traders tended to prefer slaves who were not native to any given area, as it decreased the likelihood of successful escapes.) Centuries later, the descendants of those Wampanoag people still celebrate their Native American heritage.
Labels:
Bermuda,
King Philip's War,
powwow,
relocation,
Wampanoag
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