“Native Americans in the Time Before Now: Perceptions from Boston and Beyond”
Opening of a special exhibit of relevant objects, reproductions, photographs, and documents selected to present perceptions of native American people that span the 17th to 20th centuries. The exhibit will be open to the public for the month of September during normal library hours of operation.

When:	Thursday, Sept. 4, 5:30 pm Opening Reception
Where:	The Boston Room, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston

“In the Time before Now: Stories of the Massachuset People” A presentation. Feather-on-the- Moon,  Sachem Gill Solomon of the Massachuset-Ponkapoag Tribal Council, will tell stories of the creation of the earth, the relationship of the people with nature, the traditional ways of life, the concepts of spirituality, and much more. 

When:	Thursday, Sept. 4, 7-9 pm
Where:	The Abbey Room, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston

“Perspectives of the Early Colonial Period of the Massachusetts Bay Colony” Various aspects of life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 17th century as viewed by two very different cultures. Feather-on-the-Moon, Sachem Gill Solomon of the Massachuset-Ponkapoag Tribal Council, will present the Native American perspective. Professor William Fowler of Northeastern University will present the perspective of the English settlers.

When:	Friday, Sept. 5, 6 pm Reception & Exhibit 7pm Presentation
Where:	The Commonwealth Museum, Columbia Point, 230 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston

Boston Harbor Islands: Boat Tour of Native American Legacies. Sachem Feather-on-the-Moon will provide a narration about Native American legacies during a boat tour of the Boston Harbor islands once occupied by Native people.

When:	Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 am - 1pm The boat leaves from and returns to Rowes Wharf, Atlantic Ave., weather and security permitting. Reservations required and must be made before September 3.
Where:	Rowes Wharf, Atlantic Ave., Boston
Contact:	The Boston Harbor Association (617) 482-1722 mail@bha.org

The Massachuset People. Members of the Massachuset-Ponkapoag Tribal Council will present workshops on the culture, customs, and life of the Native people in “The Time Before Now.” Each session will be presented twice, starting at the times indicated below.

When:	Saturday, Sept. 6, 2-5 pm
Where:	Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston

Living in Two Worlds 
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm – Feather-on-the-Moon

The Massachuseuk Language 
2:00 pm and 3:00 pm -- Sleeping Beaver and Dreaming Bear

A Living Spirituality of Balance, Well-Being, and Healing 
3:00 pm and 4:00 pm -- Nanuwetta Ren Green, Medicine Woman for the Massachuseuk People

Two Worlds – A Youth’s Perspective 
3:00 pm (one session) -- WildWolf and SwiftRunner

Charter Day Sabbath Gathering.
An interdenominational Service at Boston’s oldest religious institution, established in 1630. “Lost in Translation: John Eliot, Administering Two Cultures.” The Reverend Stephen Kendrick.

When:	Sunday, Sept. 7, 11am-noon
Where:	The First Church in Boston, Corner of Marlboro and Berkeley Streets, Boston Also broadcast live on WERS-FM at 88.9 FM and online at www.wers.org/listen, a weekly service of Emerson College.

Boston’s 378th Birthday Party.
This event for children and families is celebrated each year to commemorate the naming of the Town of Boston. Refreshments, special museum activities for children.

When:	Sunday, Sept. 7, 2 pm
Where:	The Bostonian Society. The Old State House, Corner of Washington and State Streets, Boston

Free admission for Massachusetts residents to the 1713 Old State House and the Boston Historical Society Museum. Visit the headquarters of the British government during Boston’s colonial period and see exhibits of the American Revolution’s history.

When:	Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 am - 5 pm
Where:	The Bostonian Society. The Old State House, Corner of Washington and State Streets, Boston