This MA Native American tribe was at the 'first' Thanksgiving

The Wampanoag are a Native American tribe that has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for over 10,000 years.

The Wampanoag did eventually help the Pilgrims, but it was a difficult decision.

The Wampanoag weren’t invited to the Pilgrims’ feast; they showed up later.

The Wampanoag were the Native American tribe that joined the Pilgrims for the “First Thanksgiving,” yet much of the common lore about that story is inaccurate .

For example, the Wampanoag weren’t invited to the Pilgrims’ feast; they showed up later.

Here’s what to know about the Wampanoag tribe and their role in the “First Thanksgiving.”

Who are the Wampanoag?

The Wampanoag are a Native American tribe that has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for over 10,0