Join the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum in celebrating the 11th Annual Strawberry Harvest Festival June 9th from 11am to 4pm. This is a free outdoor event for the entire family.
This year’s highlights include a live dance performance at 2pm with music by Shinnecock drum group, Eastern Shore Singers. Also, watch Shinnecock Wikun Village artisans as they demonstrate traditional wood carving, finger weaving and other crafts throughout the afternoon.
Enjoy Native foods and arts at the outdoor Indian Market. The Market offers authentic Native American-made jewelry, art, clothing, beadwork and other hand-crafted traditional and contemporary pieces. This is a rare opportunity for buyers, collectors and the general public to meet and purchase directly from these talented artists.
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Fresh Shinnecock Oysters on the half-shell will be served by the Shinnecock Tribal Oyster Project at the “Taste of Shinnecock” food tent. Herman Quinn, Director of the Oyster Project shares, “I have been growing oysters for over 30 years right here in Shinnecock. And each year we are blessed with briny, buttery oysters.” Other featured traditional dishes include samp, succotash, clam chowder, strawberry shortcake.
The Museum is handicapped accessible and open to the public – located on Montauk Highway (Route 27A) and West Gate Road in Southampton. The Shinnecock Museum is the only Native America-owned and operated Museum on Long Island. For interviews please call (631) 287-4923 and ask for Andrea.
