Wampanoag Collection

Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims
Peace treaty between Chief Massasoit and Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive
Native American seeing the arrival of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

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Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

MASSASOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

MAP: NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. Early settlements in New England and distribution of Native American tribes

First Thanksgiving
A depiction of early settlers of the Plymouth Colony sharing a harvest Thanksgiving meal with members of the local Wampanoag tribe at the Plymouth Plantation, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1621

EDWARD WINSLOWs VISIT TO MASSASOIT, who was the sachem, or leader, of the Wampanoag, and Massasoit of the Wampanoag Confederacy, US, USA, 1870s engraving

PHILIP METACOMET (d. 1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere
PHILIP METACOMET (d.1676). Philip (Metacomet), Wampanoag Native American chief. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere

The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War
2956609 The death of Metacomet, aka by his adopted English name King Philip, in 1676, during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

Gift of meat from Native Americans to Plymouth colonists
Native Americans bringing a deer to New England colonists, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

AMERICA/KING PHILIPS WAR
Death of Metacomet (King Philip) Chief of the Wampanoag Indians during King Philip's War 1675-1676 Date: 1676

Phillip, King of Mount Hope, pub. 1772 (hand coloured engraving)
2962094 Phillip, King of Mount Hope, pub. 1772 (hand coloured engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832. Creator: Frederick Styles Agate
Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832

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Great mortality amoung the Wampanoags due to smallpox, colonial Massachusetts, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

Hostilities between Pilgrims and Native Americans, 1621
First encounter between Plymouth colonists and Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native Americans battling Plymouth colonists, 1620s
Miles Standish fighting Native Americans, Plymouth Colony, 1620s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Wampanoags and Plymouth colonists pledge peace, 1621
Chief Massassoit negotiating a peace agreement with the Pilgrims of Plymouth, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Massasoit visiting Plymouth colonists
Wampanoag leader Massasoit visiting colonists at Plymouth, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Metacom, 1638 - 1676, also known as Metacomet or by his adopted English name King Philip. He was leader of the Wampanoag, a confederation of several New England tribes

MAP: PORT ST. LOUIS, 1605. Samuel de Champlains map of Port St. Louis, later settled by the English as Plymoth, Massachusetts, drawn during an expedition of 1605

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Chief Massasoit visited by Governor Winslow, Plymouth Colony, 1620s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists attack on the Narragansett fort during King Philips War, 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Canoe. Plymouth. Ma
Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Is a living museum in that shows the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists. Plymouth

Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Hut. Plymouth. Mass
Plimoth Plantation or Historical Museum. Is a living museum in that shows the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by English colonists

MASSASOIT (c1581-1661). Leader of the Wampanoag. Meeting with English settlers from Plymouth Colony. Engraving, 1877

Portrait Of Wampanoag Leader
Engraved portrait of a Wampanoag Indian leader resting in a forest, late 17th Century. (Engraving by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

MAP OF NEW ENGLAND, 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbard s
MAP OF NEW ENGLAND, 1677. Detail of a woodcut map of New England from William Hubbards Narrative of the Troubles in New England, 1677. This is thought to be the first map cut in the colony

KING PHILIPs WAR, 1676. Title page of a history of King Philips War, by Increase Mather, published at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1676

The Wampanoag Indians were known as the people of the first light. A mystical sunrise from the eastern shores of Cape Cod brings a new dawn to a historic village site of the Wampanoag

EDWARD WINSLOWs VISIT TO MASSASOIT, who was the sachem, or leader, of the Wampanoag, and Massasoit of the Wampanoag Confederacy, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Edward Winslow and John Hambden of Plymouth Colony nursing Massasoit on his sickbed, 1623. Wood engraving, 1853
PLYMOUTH: MASSASOIT, 1623. Edward Winslow and John Hambden of Plymouth Colony nursing Massasoit on his sickbed, 1623. Wood engraving, 1853

PILGRIMS TREATY. The Pilgrims treaty with Chief Massasoit in William Bradfords house at Plymouth Colony, March 1621. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

PILGRIMS: TREATY, 1621. The Pilgrims treaty with Wampanoag Chief Massasoit in William Bradfords house at Plymouth Colony, March 1621. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

MASSASOIT (d. 1661). Wampanoag Native American chief. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). English founder of Plymouth colony in Massachusetts. Edward Winslows visit to the Wampanoag Native American chief, Massasoit, in 1621

PHILIP (METACOMET) (1639?-1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PHILIP (METACOMET) (d. 1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere
PHILIP (METACOMET) (d.1676). Native American chief, sachem of the Wampanoags. Line engraving after Paul Revere

EDWARD WINSLOW (1595-1655). English colonist in America. Winslows visit to the Wampanoag Native American chief, Massasoit, in 1621. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PILGRIMS: THANKSGIVING, 1621. Pilgrims and Native Americans sharing the harvest at the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Wood engraving, American, 1870

GREAT SWAMP FIGHT, 1675. The Great Swamp Fight near South Kingston, Rhode Island, on 19 December 1675 during King Philips War. Line engraving, 1827, by John W. Barber

METACOMET (c1639-1676). Also known as King Philip or Metacom. Chief of the Wampanoag Native Americans. The death of Metacomet, 12 August 1676, near Bristol, Rhode Island

MASSASSOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

NATIVE AMERICAN ATTACK, 1675. Native Americans attacking the Massachusetts village of Brookfield during King Philips War, 2 August 1675. Color engraving, 1827

PILGRIMS: MASSASOIT. The Pilgrims receiving Massasoit, Grand Sachem of the Wampanoag Native Americans, with great honor. Engraving, 19th century

PILGRIMS: MASSASOIT. The Pilgrims receiving Massasoit, Grand sachem of the Wampanoag Native Americans, with great honor. Color engraving, 19th century

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Wampanoag chief Metacomet, or King Philip. Hand-colored woodcut

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"Wampanoag: The Indigenous Witness to the Arrival of the Mayflower" In 1620, as the Mayflower sailed into unfamiliar waters, a Native American tribe known as the Wampanoag watched with curiosity and caution. Led by their chief Massasoit, they observed this foreign vessel approaching their shores in what is now New England. Massasoit's meeting with John Carver, the first governor of Plymouth colony, marked an important moment of interaction between two vastly different cultures. This encounter was captured in a steel engraving from the 19th century, showcasing the historical significance it held for both parties. The Wampanoag people had long inhabited these lands before European settlers arrived. Their presence can be traced back through time on maps depicting early settlements in New England. They were an integral part of this region's history and played a crucial role in shaping its future. One notable event that stands out is the First Thanksgiving, where Wampanoag tribespeople shared a meal with Plymouth colonists to celebrate a successful harvest. This act of goodwill and cooperation exemplified moments when cultural barriers were momentarily bridged. However, not all interactions were peaceful. King Philip (Metacomet), another prominent Wampanoag chief depicted in copper engravings by Paul Revere and others, led his people against English encroachment during King Philip's War (1675-1676). This conflict resulted in significant loss for both sides and forever changed relations between Native Americans and European settlers. Despite such conflicts, there were instances of friendship and mutual respect between individuals like Edward Winslow and Massasoit. Winslow visited Massasoit as a representative of Plymouth colony leader Governor William Bradford. These encounters showcased diplomacy amidst turbulent times. The resilience and contributions of the Wampanoag cannot be overlooked or forgotten either. They generously gifted meat to sustain Plymouth colonists during harsh winters, highlighting their willingness to assist and coexist.