Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center, Inc.
Cape Cod's first Museum and Cultural Center celebrating the past, present and future of Cabo Verde's rich history - at now 50 years "young" as an independent nation as of July 5, 2025 - its culture and contributions to the world.
Digital Navigator Program
Every Friday from 3–5 PM the Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum & Cultural Center opens its Digital Navigator program, presented by Falmouth Community Television (FCTV). The drop-in program offers free access to PCs, Chromebooks, and high-speed internet for community members who need reliable technology and basic digital assistance. Visitors can stop by to use computers for job searches, form completion, email setup, or schoolwork. Trained volunteers may be available to help with navigation, printing, and simple troubleshooting. The service is free and welcoming to all ages and skill levels, supporting digital inclusion and helping bridge access gaps in our community.
Upcoming Events
Cape Verdean Independence Day
Join us for the 51st celebration of Cape Verde’s Independence Day — a vibrant festival honoring freedom, culture, and community with lively activities for all ages, traditional Cape Verdean food, and music by Candida Rose that will fill the air with morna and coladeira rhythms. Experience storytelling, dance performances, hands-on cultural workshops, and local artisans showcasing crafts and history as families and friends gather to reflect on the islands’ proud heritage and look forward to a future of continued resilience and creativity. Whether you come to savor cachupa and grilled seafood, learn a new dance step, or simply enjoy Candida Rose’s soulful set, this festival promises a heartfelt tribute to Cape Verde’s 51 years of independence.
Reading Douglass Together
Join us July 5th from 3–5 PM for a reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful speech "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?", offering a reflective counterpoint that honors history and fosters meaningful conversation about freedom and justice. All are welcome share in this thoughtful community gathering.
SHARE YOUR MEMORIES
We would love to share your memories with the community and pay homage to our ancestors' migration experience here on Cape Cod. Do you recall stories of your own or stories relayed by family members?
We invite you to share your families' history and memories with us in person, via snail mail to P. O Box 726, or see street address and email below.
Viva to our friends at Escola Capelinha-Fazenda! Praia, Santiago Island, CVI - Our "adopted" School. We helped supply them with school and art supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you to all of our members and supporters who helped with this project.
Testimonials
“Barbara, thank you so much for having my students from BC High. The work you do is amazing and you have definitely inspired them.”
— Anthony DoCanto
2/27/25“Thank you for taking the time to give me a tour of this amazing Museum. I will definitely be back to see even more!”
— Robyn T.
11/15/2024 “Muito Obrigado! The Museum is truly an amazing experience. Barbara is truly an amazing person and historian who creates an amazing Cape Verdean experience for everyone who visits. She brings Cape Verde to the forefront. Thanks so much for the amazing experience.”
— E.K.
11/1/2024“Thank you for the absolutely awesome displays. Barbara as the Curator was fantastic and very passionate about her (our) museum. Barbara is the best kind of educator, she admits her ignorance and brings you, the audience, (to) feel her pain and joy of her heritage. ”
— K.H.
10/18/2024“Thank you for creating a space that feels like HOME. Walking around the museum has given me a piece of my puzzle that was missing.”
— Jeannue H.
9/22/2024“Thank you so much Barbara for taking us in and for the wonderful tour. I am so thankful for your time & passion for Cape Verde and the diaspora in New England. What you've done here is amazing and I really want to come back when I return from Rio. Please keep in touch.
Um grande abrazo”
— Sophie M.
1/13/23“This room and museum opened my eyes and warmed my heart. My first thought of this room was of my own Nana's Kitchen. To have a place history is shared and preserved for all to see and learn from is invaluable. I am thrilled to come back and learn more.”
— Mackenzie R.
6/12/21“Grateful to have a place to learn and connect to my family history. I hope to come back soon to meet more people, connections and community members. Thank you!”
— Zoe C.
7/17/2021“What an emotional journey here. Barbara, Wes & Wayne gave me an amazing tour & the history is absolutely wonderful and inspirational!! What a gift this museum is to our community. Thank you so much!”
— Kim F.
9/1/22