For thousands of years before the foundation of Dumbarton House, Indigenous nations stewarded the land and developed intricate cultures that continue to thrive today, with 574 recognized Tribes in the United States alone. Dumbarton House was built on unceded Piscataway and Nacotchtank land and seeks to honor and acknowledge Tribal connections to the land the museum currently occupies.
In order to address these histories, Dumbarton House is hosting a panel titled: “Centering Indigenous Voices in Historic House Museums.” The panel will inform museums, historic houses, and the public of ways to center Indigenous peoples and narratives. Through engagement between Native and non-Native scholars, activists, and museum professionals participating in the panel, the conversation will drive public awareness surrounding Indigenous sovereignty and survivance. Further, the panel will discuss strategies for implementing Decolonial practices in historic houses and museums. Continue to follow Dumbarton House on social media for more event updates and information about the panelists.