Ohio History Connection Cleans and Returns 1842 Treaty Pipe to Tribe
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The Ohio History Connection in Columbus plans to return a special Treaty Pipe from 1842 to the Wyandot Indian Tribe after April 20, 2026. This pipe is super important to the tribe’s history and will get cleaned up first to fix mold and old repairs. No money changes hands, but the pipe’s journey back marks a big step in honoring Native American heritage.
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Treaty Pipe Returning to Wyandot
The Ohio History Connection intends to return a Treaty Pipe from 1842 that it has determined is culturally affiliated with the Wyandotte Nation. The repatriation may occur on or after April 20, 2026, and the notice explicitly states that no money changes hands for the transfer.
Conservation Treatment for Mold and Hazards
The Treaty Pipe has been impacted by mold and will undergo conservation treatment to mitigate known biohazards before repatriation. The notice also states the pipe appears to have had an epoxy or adhesive applied to fasten the head to the stem prior to donation.
Who May Request Repatriation
Any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization may submit a written request for repatriation if they show by a preponderance of the evidence that they are a lineal descendant or culturally affiliated. Competing requests will be resolved by the Ohio History Connection, and requests for joint repatriation are treated as a single request.
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