Resources
Explore the Guam Museum Foundation’s collection of educational materials, reports, articles, publications, and downloadable PDF resources. This page serves as a central hub for information that supports the Foundation’s mission to preserve, promote, and share Guam’s history, culture, and CHamoru heritage.
Visitors can access documents related to museum programs, cultural initiatives, community events, historical research, educational outreach, sponsorship opportunities, and Foundation updates. These resources are provided to support students, educators, researchers, partners, donors, and community members seeking to learn more about Guam’s rich cultural legacy.
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Who Wears the Beads? is a 28-slide educational presentation that explores fascinating historical and archaeological facts about artifacts from the Mariana Islands. Through images, maps, and accessible explanations, the presentation highlights how objects such as shell beads, bracelets, and other cultural materials help tell the story of early island life, trade, identity, and community. Designed for students, educators, and curious learners, this presentation invites viewers to look closely at artifacts and consider what they reveal about the people who made, used, and valued them.