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

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!

Lots of memories from childhood, washing clothes
& taking a bath in tub. Also washboard to scrub clothes.

This museum is so great, it makes me feel  nostalgic and proud to be Cape Verdean

I appreciate the opportunity to stop by; I am celebrating this cultural site! It's enriching as I embrace the rich historical  tapestry of my culture ~

My husband is 95 and thoroughly enjoyed seeing WWII memorabilia and I loved learning about the Black history in this area.

This was an amazing experience. It  gave me goosebumps to see all the artifacts of our people.  I am so proud of you Papa, this is a phenominal legacy to leave your grandkids and so many generations to come.

Thank you for the tour. Great project reaching across cultural lines.

Breathtaking! A Historical gem!

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful people and culture. I'm here in honore of my father, Dr. Ludgero S. A. Gomez. He would have so enjoyed this experience. Thank you!

Reminds me of my childhood - as I lived next door to my grandmother. I'm 72 years old and this brought back memories of my youth. Thank you for that!

I was so pleased to see and hear of your heritage I am more educated after our visit.

I loved learning the lifestyle, traditions and history of these most special people.

History is beautiful & being able to be blessed with this knowledge to spread is a gift.

Congratulations on the establishment of the Cape Verdean Museum. The collection of its many artifacts will give all who visit...a deeper understanding of the Cape Verdean culture and its ongoing development on Cape Cod and the United States.

...This is amazing - I'm in love. Thank you !

Enjoyed visiting the Emerald House. Remembered the house when my 2nd cousin and her family lived here!

As I entered the Emerald House Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum, I got chills. My late mother, Evangeline Freeman/Fermino, picked strawberries at this farm with her family in the '30's!

I am delighted to see this wonderful repository of our Cape Verdean history.

Emotional, love and connection. It's amazing to see yourself in your ancestors even though cultural disconnect has ensued.

Immediately brought me back to my Nunnie's house when I was a young girl. Very emotional ~

Mr. Lobo was very informative. Very nice man.

Welcome back! To Home. It was really nice visiting this place. I came here looking to start a conversation. Just to get feedback about where we are all from. And, to particularly link it a little bit more. I am happy to say I've discovered what I came here for.

Thanks for sharing personal history as we prepare for our Portugal journey. Such a full circle of our Big World.

I totally enjoyed seeing so many memories from my grandma's kitchen. It's amazing how much I learned today. Thanks so very much for a wonderful tour, Ms. Barbara. Proud to be a C.V.

What an amazing job you all are doing with the house, I am so proud to see what this house has become.

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!

Visited today, I live across the street & was so excited to see you & all the info. Thanks for teaching me!.

As a descendant of Scottish immigrants I celebrate yar celebration of yar roots here, and there Thank ya, Muito Obrigada

Brings back memories of my Cape Verdean house, where I grew up.

What a Treat! Thank you

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

Nana's Kitchen smells like my nana's kitchen.

We love to keep learning!

Well done! Love seeing pics of some of the people I grew up with.

Wonderful family feel. Loved it on my 85th birthday.

Thank you for giving us pride in our culture.

This place has given me more knowledge about who I am. I now know who I really am and am very appreciative of this experience and the people here who showed me things a taught me things about my family and background.

So amazed at what I have experienced here. The curator who gave us a tour here was so educated and gave such an exciting tour. Cannot wait to bring others here.

Thank you for collecting all these wonderful things and for the tour.

Learned so much of my heritage. Thank You!

This was a spectacular and special experience! Thank you for sharing the abundance of info, stories, and artifacts about the beautiful Cape Verdean Culture and its people! With gratitude.

Brought my Aunt Isabel here with my daughter to celebrate Auntie's 96th birthday - EVERYTHING was amazing and so special - Thank you all for the special place you have created.

Today was a beautiful moment for me and my husband who both have CV history in our families (Santos & Barbosa) Thankful to have gone through the history of our people, the hard work and dedication to who we are, where we come from and how PROUD I am to be part of a strong heritage.

Today I am grateful for the joy and passion shared with our realtor group from Cape Cod. Barbara Burgo shared her love and wealth of history about the Cape Verdean people and this museum. I am inspired to share this treasure with others.

Thank you for inviting us into Nana's Kitchen. It has left me in peace.

History is power. Thank you so much. We are beautiful, we are enough. The story continues THANK YOU. Fogo Hip-Hop Project 

Today I was given a piece of myself and where my people came from. Thank You.

I look forward to coming back with my children and grandchildren. God Bless you & Thank you.

Thanks Barbara for your passion with our Cape Verde Culture: A must for all CV people. So proud of who we are and where we came from.

Came here not expecting much and after about an hour, I've become a lifelong member.

Dearest Barbara & the CV Cultural Center.
You are such a special & important part of history just as every piece within this museum. Thank you for taking the effort & love to share our history not only among cousins, but taking the lead in intorducing our history to the world. Leaving my love. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Wonderful, wonderful history of a group of people who knew how to love, share and work! Thank you...

Everything is so meaningful of the days when we were growing up! A job well done.

I love this museum.

I am inspired by the efforts of this cultural treasure. Thank you for your determination to share the Cape Verdean history with all people.  I've learned so much and will return and bring my family and friends.

Hey, Kay here. I'm speechless on how you guys put everything together. I'm so proud of my Barb. I love how this is your happy place...Keep being you...I'm so happy I finally got to come and explore with you. I got the whole tour, 2 hours. 

The essence of Cabo Verde iand our culture is captured so well. Loved it.

A deep honor to listen and learn about the extraordinary culture, history, and leadership of Cape Verdeans. Thank you for the gift of inspiration and knowledge.

Thank you, Barbara, for the delightful experience my sister, cousin and I have had today at the museum. Your joy filled sharing of knowledge and customs have greatly enriched us and enhanced our pride in our shared heritage. The museum and you are treasures. We will return soon and often to glean your gems of history and traditions.  You do wonderful work and bring much to many. God Bless You!!

Barbara, Wow, Wow, Wow!  What a wonderful adventure visiting such a preserved space. This museum is the "emerald" in the necklace I've been looking for! Wonderful things will come from our visit and chats. Thank you so much. God Bless!!

April 2024 - Falmouth Elementary School Second Grade Kriola said while on Field Trip to the Museum and Cultural Center: "This is the Best Day of My Life!"

April 2024 - Falmouth Elementary School Teacher said: "Excellent program!"

May 16 2024 Rhode Island College Professor Peter Karibe Mendy, Author of the Ohio Series book titled Amilcar Cabral, visited with Angelo Barbosa, Director of Bridgewater State University's Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies. What a great honor to hear Dr. Mendy said that what we've done with this museum and cultural center is "remarkable"! Angelo echos that sentiment every time he visits.

May 17 2024 Jim Barros, member and former resident of Falmouth who now lives on Nantucket said, once again, that this is an "incredible accomplishment" for such a small group to have done with such little help and so few funds. (it reminds us of Anthropologist Margaret Mead's quote "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.")