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Massachusetts tribe's ancestors reclaim lost language
(22 Nov 2017) LEADIN
The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving meal with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is reclaiming its long-lost language.
Almost 20 children from Wampanoag households are being taught exclusively in Wopanaotooaok, a language that had not been spoken for at least a century
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Sitting in a circle these toddlers sing nursery rhymes which sound familiar - although the language probably doesn't.
They're all students at The Mukayuhsak Weekuw, or Children's House, an immersion school launched by the Cape Cod-based Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, whose ancestors hosted a harvest celebration with the Pilgrims in 1621 which helped form the basis for the country's Thanksgiving tradition.
The 19 children here are all from Wampanoag households and are being taught exclusively in Wopanaotooaok, a language that had not been spoken for at least a century until the tribe started an effort to reclaim it more than two decades ago. The immersion school is now in its second year.
I do see progress. We have some children that are pre-verbal here and for their first words to actually be Wampanoag words is amazing, says Wampanoag Language Preschool teacher, Tia Pocknett.
Even though, like, you know, we have a classroom of 19 children, even though that's 19 it's gonna trickle because those children have family members and they're gonna start using that and as we keep going with process of the school and working with younger and younger kids, the more language is gonna come back to our communities.
At the public high school, seven students are enrolled in the district's first Wampanoag language class, which is funded and staffed by the tribe.
Further up the road, volunteers host free language learning sessions for families each Friday at the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum.
And within the tribe's government building, one floor up from the immersion school, tribal elders gather twice a week for an hourlong lesson before lunch.
Last week the Massachusetts Statehouse hosted a ceremony to mark the first Thanksgiving with Pilgrims. The event began with a traditional song and prayer.
The movement to revitalise native American languages started gaining traction in the 1990s and today, most of country's 550 plus tribes are engaged in some form of language preservation work.
But the Mashpee Wampanoag stand out because they're one of the few tribes to have brought back their language despite not having any surviving adult speakers.
Jessie Baird (or Little Doe as she's known) was in her 20s, had no college degree and zero training in linguistics when a dream inspired her to start learning Wampanoag in the early 1990s.
Working with linguistic experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other tribal members, Baird developed a dictionary of Wampanoag and a grammar guide.
She and others drew on historical documents written in Wampanoag, including personal diaries of tribal members, Colonial-era land claims and a version of the King James Bible printed in 1663 that is considered one of the oldest ever printed in the Western hemisphere.
Wampanoag was the first language … first American-Indian language to use an alphabet to write in the language. And the first King James version of the Bible was printed in Wampanoag in 1663 on a printing press in Cambridge at what is now Harvard University, she explains.
To fill in the gaps, they turned to words, pronunciations and other auditory cues from related Algonquian languages still spoken today.
On the importance of reclaiming the ancient Wampanoag language Baird says:
It's just too much of a list to explain what it's brought home to us. It's a lot.
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Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Woods Hole is a census-designated place in the town of Falmouth in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies at the extreme southwest corner of Cape Cod, near Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands. The population was 781 at the 2010 census.
It is the site of several famous marine science institutions, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Marine Biological Laboratory, the Woods Hole Research Center, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center, a USGS coastal and marine geology center, and the home campus of the Sea Education Association. It is also the site of United States Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, the Nobska Light lighthouse, and the terminus of the Steamship Authority ferry route between Cape Cod and the island of Martha's Vineyard.
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Tour the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum
Today on CapeCast; When driving down Route 130 in Mashpee, be sure not to miss the tiny half-Cape building that houses some of the finest treasure related to the Wampanoag tribe. Take a tour of the some of the cool artifacts with us...
Seaside Inn Falmouth
This budget inn is only a five minute taxi ride from the middle of Falmouth. Cape Cod Children's Museum and Nobska Light are within easy driving distance of the Seaside Inn Falmouth. Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) is a 60 minute drive from the inn.
16 10 9 lancaster county footage school house
This next several video are a series of a recent trip I took to the Amish Farm and House in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. On the trip with me is my husband Roy, my mom Edna, my cousin Sue, and her grandsons Austin and Garrett. This video is a record for my family of our experiences.
This is the Willow Lane Amish One Room School House at the Amish Farm and House. This schoolhouse was built in 2006 by financial supporter specifically for tours. Today it is a fully operational school taught by the King sisters. Amish education highest grade (decided on by the Supreme Court) is eighth grade. And this video is indicative of what happens to my mind when I walk into any classroom through out my life... it's detached and very scattered, with out focus.. my attention was easily distracted to what was going on around me and outside..... sounds like every parent teacher conference my parents ever attended! lol
For over 60 years, The Amish Farm and House has been educating countless visitors about the history and lifestyle of Lancaster's Amish community. This educational farm was the first establishment of its kind in the country. Visitors have included British Royalty, politicians, movie stars, singers, school groups, and individual families. On an average year, all 50 states will be represented.
The Farm was granted to Governor John Evans from William Penn in 1715. The farmhouse was built in 1805 and served as a home for over seven generations including Quaker, Mennonite and Amish. The property was opened to the public in 1955 and is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in Lancaster County.
When the farm was sold in 2004, many of the trees and the front fields were removed. Many of the local and out of state visitors were upset - some down right mad! Some felt the the land had been taken directly from the Amish!
Unknown to most, the majority of the original 25 acre of the Amish Farm and House were zoned commercial and therefore open for commercial development.
Unfortunately, the home and barns were not listed on a historic preservation list. And because most of the land between Lancaster City and Route 986 had already been commercialized, it was only a matter of time until the farm would be developed. The Amish Farm and house's future was uncertain. It appeared that it was destined to close and be torn down...
The new owner purchased the land in hopes to develop it into a large shopping complex, anchored by Lancaster County's first Target Store.
During the sale process, the new owner met several times with The Amish Farm and House's management. The Farm's history, heritage, and cultural importance were explained. The quality educational and cultural experiences were clearly presented to the owner. Because of these meetings, his mind changed and the majority of the farm was preserved.
Not only did the new owner keep the historic buildings. but he also invested a lot of time and money in the farm's conservation, preservation and maintenance.
New fencing was installed, the animal housing was improved, and a very picturesque buggy path was laid out the covers almost the entire 15-acre farm.
In 2006, thanks to the financial support, Lancaster County's only one room school opened specifically for tours. The Willow Lane One Room School House opened on the property!
As for the new development, the Target Store and The Covered Bridge Marketplace were accented with stone to coordinate with the farmhouse and the barn. The new stores have been a big hit with the local Amish. Apparently they love shopping at Target!
Through the 21st century bustle, The Amish Farm and House has remained a quality educational farm museum that has delighted millions. Their slogan is where today touches history. and it truly is!
The Amish Farm and House is located at 2395 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. Their phone number is 717.394.6185. and for more information check out their website at amishfarmandhouse.com. and any musical selection for this video came from bensound.com
Thanksgiving Tribe Reclaims Lost Language
(21 Nov 2017) The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving meal with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is reclaiming its long-lost language, one schoolchild at a time.
The Mukayuhsak Weekuw _ or Children's House _ is an immersion school launched by the Cape Cod-based Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, whose ancestors hosted a harvest celebration with the Pilgrims in 1621 that helped form the basis for the country's Thanksgiving tradition.
The 19 children from Wampanoag households that Brown and other teachers instruct are being taught exclusively in Wopanaotooaok, a language that had not been spoken for at least a century until the tribe started an effort to reclaim it more than two decades ago. The immersion school is now in its second year.
At the public high school this year, seven students are enrolled in the district's first Wampanoag language class, which is funded and staffed by the tribe.
Up the road, volunteers host free language learning sessions for families each Friday at the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum.
And within the tribe's government building _ one floor up from the immersion school _ tribal elders gather twice a week for an hourlong lesson before lunch.
Last week the Massachusetts Statehouse hosted a ceremony to mark the first Thanksgiving with Pilgrims. The event began with a traditional song and prayer.
The movement to revitalize native American languages started gaining traction in the 1990s and today, most of country's more than 550 tribes are engaged in some form of language preservation work, says Diana Cournoyer, of the National Indian Education Association.
But the Mashpee Wampanoag stand out because they're one of the few tribes to have brought back their language despite not having any surviving adult speakers.
Jessie Baird was in her 20s, had no college degree and zero training in linguistics when a dream inspired her to start learning Wampanoag in the early 1990s.
Working with linguistic experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other tribal members, Baird developed a dictionary of Wampanoag and a grammar guide.
She and others drew on historical documents written in Wampanoag _ including personal diaries of tribal members, Colonial-era land claims and a version of the King James Bible printed in 1663 that is considered one of the oldest ever printed in the Western hemisphere.
To fill in the gaps, they turned to words, pronunciations and other auditory cues from related Algonquian languages still spoken today.
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Sandwich Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
Tour Sandwich, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Sandwich, Massachusetts, incorporated in 1639, is the oldest town on Cape Cod. The town is a mostly residential community with a winter population considerably smaller than the population during the warm summer. Residents feel that its charm and uniqueness combined with its ideal location make Sandwich a very attractive place to live and visit.
Sandwich's beaches along Cape Cod Bay stretch for miles and, on a clear day, provide a wonderful view of the many vessels that pass through on their way to or from the Boston area. Commercial fishermen and lobstermen can be seen daily from the docks at the Sandwich Marina, the only harbor along the canal.
Not too far from the marina is historic Sandwich Village, which is a world renowned tourist destination, providing a glimpse into New England's rich colonial history. Heritage Plantation, the Sandwich Glass Museum, the Thornton Burgess Museum, Hoxie House (the oldest house on Cape Cod), Daniel Webster Inn, Dexter Grist Mill and various art galleries, rare book and antique stores are some examples of the attractions which bring visitors to Sandwich from all across New England and the world. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
Thanksgiving Tribe Reclaims Lost Language
(21 Nov 2017) The Massachusetts tribe whose ancestors shared a Thanksgiving meal with the Pilgrims nearly 400 years ago is reclaiming its long-lost language, one schoolchild at a time.
The Mukayuhsak Weekuw _ or Children's House _ is an immersion school launched by the Cape Cod-based Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, whose ancestors hosted a harvest celebration with the Pilgrims in 1621 that helped form the basis for the country's Thanksgiving tradition.
The 19 children from Wampanoag households that Brown and other teachers instruct are being taught exclusively in Wopanaotooaok, a language that had not been spoken for at least a century until the tribe started an effort to reclaim it more than two decades ago. The immersion school is now in its second year.
At the public high school this year, seven students are enrolled in the district's first Wampanoag language class, which is funded and staffed by the tribe.
Up the road, volunteers host free language learning sessions for families each Friday at the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Museum.
And within the tribe's government building _ one floor up from the immersion school _ tribal elders gather twice a week for an hourlong lesson before lunch.
Last week the Massachusetts Statehouse hosted a ceremony to mark the first Thanksgiving with Pilgrims. The event began with a traditional song and prayer.
The movement to revitalize native American languages started gaining traction in the 1990s and today, most of country's more than 550 tribes are engaged in some form of language preservation work, says Diana Cournoyer, of the National Indian Education Association.
But the Mashpee Wampanoag stand out because they're one of the few tribes to have brought back their language despite not having any surviving adult speakers.
Jessie Baird was in her 20s, had no college degree and zero training in linguistics when a dream inspired her to start learning Wampanoag in the early 1990s.
Working with linguistic experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other tribal members, Baird developed a dictionary of Wampanoag and a grammar guide.
She and others drew on historical documents written in Wampanoag _ including personal diaries of tribal members, Colonial-era land claims and a version of the King James Bible printed in 1663 that is considered one of the oldest ever printed in the Western hemisphere.
To fill in the gaps, they turned to words, pronunciations and other auditory cues from related Algonquian languages still spoken today.
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Massachusetts | Wikipedia audio article
Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
Massachusetts | Wikipedia audio article
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Massachusetts
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Kendall Square in Cambridge has been called the most innovative square mile on the planet, in reference to the high concentration of entrepreneurial start-ups and quality of innovation which have emerged in the vicinity of the square since 2010. Both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, also in Cambridge, have been ranked among the most highly regarded academic institutions in the world. Massachusetts' public school students place among the top nations in the world in academic performance, and the state has been ranked as one of the top states in the nation for citizens to live, as well as one of the most expensive.
Natives of the Narrowland Sample #1 feat. Fred Dunford
The Unwritten History of the First Cape Codders (35 min,
directed by Christopher Seufert). The Native Americans of New England were among the first to come into contact with European sailing vessels, and hence, among the first to disappear. The Wampanoag natives of Cape Cod (the legendary
Narrowland) called themselves the People of the First Light.
Their arrival in New England reaches back to the last ice age,
over 12,000 years ago. This documentary, narrated by actress
Julie Harris, is the first to explore their unwritten history
via an anthropological analysis of the culture's sparse
archaeological remains. The only surviving Cape Cod Wampanoag tribe located in Mashpee provides a current Native perspective on the survival of their culture. We are introduced to the preservation efforts of archaeological sites in New England
against erosion, development, and pot-hunting. Cornell University's American Indian Program shows NATIVES OF THE
NARROWLAND to their graduate students as part of a lecture
entitled Thanksgiving's Children: Myths which Mask the
Collapse of the Indigenous Environment. Narrated by Julie Harris. Best Documentary, Massachusetts Cable Television Awards, 1994.
Massachusetts | Wikipedia audio article
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Massachusetts
00:03:35 1 Etymology
00:05:24 2 History
00:05:33 2.1 Pre-colonization
00:06:10 2.2 Colonial period
00:09:02 2.3 The Revolutionary War
00:10:49 2.4 Federal period
00:12:42 2.5 19th century
00:15:05 2.6 20th century
00:17:35 2.7 Notable 20th century politicians
00:18:35 2.8 21st century
00:20:27 3 Geography
00:22:00 3.1 Ecology
00:24:30 3.2 Climate
00:25:28 4 Demographics
00:27:56 4.1 Race and ancestry
00:29:53 4.2 Languages
00:31:29 4.3 Religion
00:33:56 5 Education
00:36:21 6 Economy
00:39:52 6.1 Taxation
00:42:12 6.2 Energy
00:42:58 6.2.1 Renewable energy
00:44:13 7 Transportation
00:44:37 7.1 Regional public transportation
00:45:14 7.2 Long-distance rail and bus
00:46:49 7.3 Ferry
00:47:08 7.4 Rail freight
00:47:33 7.5 Air service
00:48:38 7.6 Roads
00:50:51 8 Government and politics
00:52:16 8.1 Government
00:54:42 8.2 Politics
00:57:59 9 Cities, towns, and counties
00:59:47 10 Arts, culture, and recreation
01:04:19 11 Media
01:05:09 12 Health
01:07:00 13 Sports
01:09:10 14 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Massachusetts ( (listen), ), officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the east side of the area, and is one of the original thirteen states. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in New England. Over 80% of Massachusetts's population lives in the Greater Boston metropolitan area, a region influential upon American history, academia, and industry. Originally dependent on agriculture, fishing and trade, Massachusetts was transformed into a manufacturing center during the Industrial Revolution. During the 20th century, Massachusetts's economy shifted from manufacturing to services. Modern Massachusetts is a global leader in biotechnology, engineering, higher education, finance, and maritime trade.Plymouth was the site of the first colony in New England, founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the Mayflower. In 1692, the town of Salem and surrounding areas experienced one of America's most infamous cases of mass hysteria, the Salem witch trials. In 1777, General Henry Knox founded the Springfield Armory, which during the Industrial Revolution catalyzed numerous important technological advances, including interchangeable parts. In 1786, Shays' Rebellion, a populist revolt led by disaffected American Revolutionary War veterans, influenced the United States Constitutional Convention. In the 18th century, the Protestant First Great Awakening, which swept the Atlantic World, originated from the pulpit of Northampton preacher Jonathan Edwards. In the late 18th century, Boston became known as the Cradle of Liberty for the agitation there that led to the American Revolution.
The entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts has played a powerful commercial and cultural role in the history of the United States. Before the American Civil War, Massachusetts was a center for the abolitionist, temperance, and transcendentalist movements. In the late 19th century, the sports of basketball and volleyball were invented in the western Massachusetts cities of Springfield and Holyoke, respectively. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legally recognize same-sex marriage as a result of the decision in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Many prominent American political dynasties have hailed from the state, including the Adams and Kennedy families. Harvard University in Cambridge is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, with the largest financial endowment of any university, and Harvard Law School has educated a contemporaneous majority of J ...
ONSET, MA- Seaplane Crashes on Takeoff (08-02-10)
ONSET — Three people, including two children, were rescued after their seaplane crashed in the Cape Cod Canal late yesterday afternoon, according to public safety officials.
The three people on the plane declined medical treatment and were not taken to the hospital, fire officials said.
The man who was piloting the plane and two passengers, both young boys, were taken to shore by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bourne fire Lt. Penny Fusco said.
The trio were quickly rescued from the downed seaplane, according to Connie Terrell, a Coast Guard public affairs officer.
The Corps of Engineers said that the plane landed in the canal and then crashed after trying to take off again, Terrell said. The crash occurred at the western end of the Cape Cod Canal near the entrance channel to Buttermilk Bay, Terrell said.
The plane went down just before 5 p.m. in the area of Buzzards Bay west of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
The plane remained under the water last night about one-third of a mile from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Bourne Deputy Fire Chief Joe Carrara said. But Fusco said work crews hoped to use a crane to bring the aircraft to shore late last night at the Maritime Academy.
Containment booms were placed around the crash site in case of an oil or fuel leak, but Terrell said there was no sign of any pollution or environmental damage as of last night.
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Did the Pilgrims really land on Plymouth Rock? (Native American perspective)- World Book Explains
Did the Pilgrims really land on Plymouth Rock? Philip Wynne, Native Mashpee Wampanoag at Plimoth Plantation, discusses whether the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock from a Native American perspective.
To learn more, visit World Book at
This video was filmed at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, plimoth.org
Vineyard Haven Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
Tour Vineyard Haven, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts is a town on beautiful Martha's Vineyard, the world-renowned island and vacation spot off the coast of Massachusetts. Excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor are only a few of the attractions that make Vineyard Haven so special to tourists and residents alike.
The town that incorporates Vineyard Haven is called Tisbury, after a parish in England near the birthplace of the island's first governor, Thomas Mayhew. English settlement of the area dates from the mid-1600s, when Mayhew purchased the settlement rights from the local Wampanoag.
Owen Park, off Main Street just beyond the shopping district, is named for gramophone innovator William Barry Owen, whose wife donated the parcel for public use. The town beach here is a fine place to watch the harbor. Ferries shuttle in and out, providing the island's year-round connection to the mainland. On the opposite side of Main Street from Owen Park is the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Erected in 1828, this building has served many uses. It was once a carpentry shop, a school, and later served as Vineyard Haven's Congregational Church.
In front of the museum stands the tall white Liberty Pole, commemorating the daring of three young women who inserted gun powder in the base of the Vineyard Haven's liberty pole in 1778 and blew it up to keep it from being used as a spar by a British warship. When the Congregationalists outgrew their little church in 1844, they built a neoclassic building on Spring Street that later became the Unitarian Church and eventually the town hall. Vineyard Haven's municipal building is one of the island's most handsome architectural legacies of whaling days. The Vineyard Playhouse building, on Church Street, was built in 1833 as a Methodist meeting house. Today it houses the island's only year-round professional theater company.
When ships were powered by wind and canvas, Vineyard Haven was one of New England's busiest ports because of its strategic location on the sailing routes. Most of the coastwise shipping traveled through Vineyard Sound (13,814 vessels were counted in 1845). Holmes Hole, as this harbor community was called, provided a convenient anchorage. Here a ship and its crew could lay over comfortably to wait out bad weather, pick up provisions, or take on an experienced local pilot who could negotiate the rips and shoals that were the special perils of this sea route.
In addition to Owen Park, the town of Vineyard Haven maintains War Veterans' Memorial Park off Causeway Road (located just behind the fire station). The park includes playground equipment for young children and playing fields used by local ball teams. For other town tours visit . For towns in MA visit . For MA relocation information go to . For a MA MLS map search visit .
W A M P - Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
This video is about our family, the People of the First Light.
Music: Honor Song
Composed by: Southern Eagle (Jasen Beck & Bostic Locklear)