Linda Coombs facts for kids

Linda Jeffers Coombs is a talented author and historian. She is a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah). Linda Coombs used to be the program director at the Aquinnah Cultural Center.

Linda Coombs's Work

Linda Coombs started her career in museums in 1974. She was an intern at the Boston Children's Museum. This was part of their Native American Program.

Writing for Young Readers

While at the Boston Children's Museum, Linda Coombs and her friends wrote books for children. One of her peers was Paulla Dove Jennings, a respected Narragansett elder. Their books showed Native American culture from a Native American point of view. This was important for sharing accurate stories.

Sharing Wampanoag History

After her time at the Boston Children's Museum, Linda Coombs worked for almost 30 years at the Wampanoag Indigenous Program. This program was at Plimoth Plantation. For 15 of those years, she was the associate director. In this role, she wrote many articles. These articles explained colonial history from a Native American perspective.

Linda Coombs often spoke to groups of people. She talked about why it's important to share true stories of historical events. This included events like the first Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. She helped people understand these moments better.

Continuing Her Educational Work

Today, Linda Coombs is the program director of the Aquinnah Cultural Center. She continues to teach people about Wampanoag history, culture, and their many contributions. People often ask for her advice because she knows so much about Native American history in the region. She helps with many important projects for schools and researchers.

Linda Coombs grew up in Martha's Vineyard. She now lives with her family in the Wampanoag Community in Mashpee on Cape Cod.