Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 22 October 2013.

Phone: 774-317-9138
Email: info@nipmucmuseum.org
Website: http://www.nipmucnation.org

Description

Located in Grafton, Massachusetts, the Hassanamisco Indian Reservation is the third smallest reservation in the United States. In addition to its one resident, it is home to the Longhouse Museum which displays artifacts related to the Nipmuc nation. Tragically, the museum was broken into a few years ago, and many of the artifacts were stolen. As a result, the museum is currently closed, although there are hopes of reopening it in the future.

The Council

The council, which represents the tribe, is made up of twelve elected and appointed members who meet monthly and have the responsibility of maintaining tribal heritage and running the reservation. Along with other small tribes in the area, a primary concern for the past thirty years has been trying to gain recognition from the federal government.

Events

An annual pow-wow is organized late each summer on the last Sunday in July and attracts Native Peoples from all over the area. In addition to this large gathering, the tribe has committees which organize speakers, cultural events, and sacred ceremonies which are only open to tribal members. Please call for a seasonal schedule.