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Cape Verdean Museum Celebrating the history and culture of Cape Verde and Cape Verdean-Americans!

Cape Verde is an archipelago nation 400 miles off the west coast of Africa that was previously a Portuguese colony. Immigrants from this culturally rich locale first came to the United States in the 19th century as whalers and cranberry pickers, settling in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Today, there are about 250,000 people of Cape Verdean descent in southern New England. Our museum, a 501(c)3 founded in 2000 with an East Providence location that opened in 2005, celebrates the history of the islands and the communities of those hardworking people who made the United States their home. We accomplish this through displays of maps, artifacts, archeological discoveries, photographs, artwork and many other types of items, as well as with our current library, the largest of any Cape Verdean collection in the U.S., which includes rare books, family mementos and historical documents that many visitors find engaging. Our goal is to elevate this heritage and provide role models for the next generation. Along the way, our doors have always been open to anyone else interested in learning the fascinating stories of Cape Verdeans.

Today Jorge Morais donated a seventy year old Clarinet that belonged to (his father) the legendary Luis Morais to add to...
10/13/2026

Today Jorge Morais donated a seventy year old Clarinet that belonged to (his father) the legendary Luis Morais to add to our music collection.

Great group visit by Fulbright Association's RI chapter. Email us and plan your organizations group visit, info@capeverd...
10/10/2026

Great group visit by Fulbright Association's RI chapter. Email us and plan your organizations group visit, [email protected]

Today we received the employees of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for a group visit.
10/06/2026

Today we received the employees of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for a group visit.

Thank you Hadassah Fiorini for the great presentation of your Art Work & Cape Verdean History yesterday at our Museum.
10/05/2026

Thank you Hadassah Fiorini for the great presentation of your Art Work & Cape Verdean History yesterday at our Museum.

Today at the Cape Verdean Museum we recived a visit from Prime Minister Francisco/Primeiro Ministro Francisco Carvalho C...
09/30/2026

Today at the Cape Verdean Museum we recived a visit from Prime Minister Francisco/Primeiro Ministro Francisco Carvalho Cabo Verde

Cape Verde spoke to the world in its own languageFRANCISCO CARVALHO SPOKE IN CREOLE AT THE UNITED NATIONS TRIBUNEPrime M...
09/26/2026

Cape Verde spoke to the world in its own language

FRANCISCO CARVALHO SPOKE IN CREOLE AT THE UNITED NATIONS TRIBUNE
Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, September 26, using Cape Verdean Creole.
The intervention marked the second time in history that a Cape Verdean Prime Minister has used Creole at the UN General Assembly.
The first time was on September 24, 2011, when then-Prime Minister José Maria Neves spoke in Creole during the 66th session of the General Assembly.
In his speech, Francisco Carvalho quoted Amílcar Cabral's teaching — "always learn" — defending education as an instrument for development and transforming knowledge into action.

The head of government also addressed peace, dialogue, international cooperation, climate change, and ocean protection, highlighting the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States.
Francisco Carvalho also advocated for greater climate justice and a development model that puts people and opportunities at the center.
The choice of Creole for the speech also constituted a moment of affirmation of Cape Verdean identity and language in one of the main international diplomatic forums.

Cabo Verde falou ao mundo na sua própria língua

FRANCISCO CARVALHO FALOU EM CRIOULO NA TRIBUNA DAS NAÇÕES UNIDAS

O primeiro-ministro Francisco Carvalho discursou este sábado, 26 de setembro, na Assembleia Geral das Nações Unidas, em Nova Iorque, utilizando o crioulo cabo-verdiano.

A intervenção marcou a segunda vez na história em que um primeiro-ministro de Cabo Verde utiliza o crioulo na tribuna da Assembleia Geral da ONU.

A primeira vez aconteceu em 24 de setembro de 2011, quando o então primeiro-ministro José Maria Neves discursou em crioulo durante a 66.ª sessão da Assembleia Geral.

No seu discurso, Francisco Carvalho citou o ensinamento de Amílcar Cabral — “aprender sempre” —, defendendo a educação como instrumento de desenvolvimento e transformação do conhecimento em ação.

O chefe do Governo abordou ainda a paz, o diálogo, a cooperação internacional, as alterações climáticas e a proteção dos oceanos, destacando os desafios enfrentados pelos Pequenos Estados Insulares em Desenvolvimento.

Francisco Carvalho defendeu também a necessidade de maior justiça climática e de um modelo de desenvolvimento que coloque as pessoas e as oportunidades no centro.

A escolha do crioulo para o discurso constituiu igualmente um momento de afirmação da identidade e da língua cabo-verdianas numa das principais tribunas diplomáticas internacionais.

09/26/2026
Another great event we have planned for you at the Museum. It is a free event but donations are always welcomed.
09/24/2026

Another great event we have planned for you at the Museum. It is a free event but donations are always welcomed.

Thank you Congressman Gabe Amo for the special invitation to meet with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader of th...
09/21/2026

Thank you Congressman Gabe Amo for the special invitation to meet with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives

Enterainment at the Unity Gala last night with Tito Paris.
09/20/2026

Enterainment at the Unity Gala last night with Tito Paris.

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617 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI
02860

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+14012287292

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