From Revolution to Reclamation, Indigenous Perspectives of Sovereignty, Independence, and the American Revolution, a Talk with Chrystal Mars Baker of the Tomaquag Museum
Nov 5, 6-7pm
All ages welcome
FREE
About Chrystal Mars Baker’s Artist Talk
Though many people know that African heritage people served in the American Revolutionary War, we sometimes overlook the Narragansett and Wampanoag people who fought. In this presentation from Chrystal Mars Baker of the Tomaquag Museum we’ll learn more about their crucial contributions and the long history of Indigenous service.
About Chrystal Mars Baker
Chrystal Mars Baker is a Narragansett Tribal citizen, educator, and advocate whose work centers on uplifting Native voices and creating inclusive, truthful educational spaces. She is the Education Manager at the Tomaquag Museum and serves on the boards of the Rhode Island Humanities and the Jonnycake Center for Hope. Grounded in the legacy of her ancestors and inspired by her family, Chrystal envisions an educational future where all cultures are represented through their own histories, fostering mutual respect and healing across communities.