Editor's note: This story has been updated and moved, added to; it is linked here. This story originally appeared after an author's talk event (2017) at Old Sturbridge Village focused on King Philip's War.

There is also ongoing research for evidence from the conflict by Director of Research at Mashantucket Pequot Museum Kevin McBride, who teams up with students from the UConn Archaeological Field School as well as with private citizens in targeted communities to find traces and artifacts by excavating or using ground penetrating radar and other technologies. The Denison Homestead was one such dig to locate a possible stockade and other protective features built during King Philip's War, 1675 to 1676. Dave Naumec, military historian, senior researcher, archeologist, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, is part of the project team.

“Our Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History” is an interactive exhibit on the Wampanoag tribe and their relationship with The Mayflower pilgrims, founding of Plymouth Colony – and the effect of the interactions for both. (For example, it's unlikely the people who found their way from Europe to what is now known as Plymouth would've survived without the help of indigenous people – especially through that first winter.) The exhibit will be expanded each year leading up to 2020 with additional pieces of Wampanoag history, and will travel throughout the region.

The Plymouth 400 Anniversary in Massachusetts will “highlight the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that significantly shaped the building of America.” Visit www.plymouth400inc.org/ for a countdown to official events, more information, exhibits.