COHASSET – Cohasset will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the landing of England’s Captain John Smith in Cohasset Harbor on Saturday, Sept. 13.



Captain Smith’s landing will re-enacted at 3:30 p.m. before a commemorative plaque will be dedicated at Lawrence Wharf.



In addition to the dedication of the plaque on the pavilion at the wharf, there will be a series of talks, exhibits and celebrations of culture of the Quonahassit Indians.



Featured speakers include Professor Emeritus Neal Salisbury of Smith College and Linda Coombs, program director of the Aquinnah Cultural Center.



A reception in honor of Coombs and Salisbury will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the headquarters of the Cohasset Historical Society at 106 South Main Street. There will be exhibits at the reception featuring arts projects by students from local schools.



In addition to the events at the Lawrence Wharf, a performance of Wampanoag dancers and demonstration of Indian bread making will be held at Pvt. John Sidney Square, the triangle at Cove Road and Margin Street.



Natalie Ornell may be reached at nornell@ledger.com.



