If the history of our nation interests you then you might want to stop by the Nanticoke Indian Tribe Museum in Delaware if you ever get the chance. The museum was originally a one room school for many of the local children. However, during the 1960s the school was move and the building was later renovated. In the early 1980s the state of Delaware gave the building to the Nanticoke Indian Association. At this time the building was registered as a historic landmark with the National Record of Historic Landmarks.
The museum is home to many of the Nanticoke Indians artifacts and other historical items. Those who visit the museum will get an interesting glimpse into the Nanticoke Indians' history and how they lived their lives. For examples, visitors will be able to see the spears the tribe used as well as the pottery they made. There are jewelry exhibits to show how the Indians accessorized and their style. Not to mention, the jewelry has intricate beading that shows some interesting craftsmanship and artisanry. There are also arrow points that were made by the tribe and are still around to share some of their history.
Patience Harmon, the tour guide of the museum, is also well known for her speech on "The People of Tide Water" and her ability to really bring visitors into the museum and share the history of the tribe with them.
Those who love to read and are interested in history will appreciate the library room. The Indian Mission Church provided a grant that allowed the museum to expand its book collection. The books are mostly about the Native Americans as well as Indians from Delaware and Virginia. Videos on the subject also help impart the history of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe to visitors.
The museum is open Friday and Saturday 10 am through 4 pm during April and then Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm May through October. The museum is located at Route 24, John J Williams Hwy, and Route 5, Oak Orchard Road. Group tours may be arranged by contacting the museum.
If you visit the museum and want to help with funding then you may donate $200 to the museum and receive your name inscribed on a plaque that will be placed inside the museum. Donations are a tax deduction.
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The museum is home to many of the Nanticoke Indians artifacts and other historical items. Those who visit the museum will get an interesting glimpse into the Nanticoke Indians' history and how they lived their lives. For examples, visitors will be able to see the spears the tribe used as well as the pottery they made. There are jewelry exhibits to show how the Indians accessorized and their style. Not to mention, the jewelry has intricate beading that shows some interesting craftsmanship and artisanry. There are also arrow points that were made by the tribe and are still around to share some of their history.
Patience Harmon, the tour guide of the museum, is also well known for her speech on "The People of Tide Water" and her ability to really bring visitors into the museum and share the history of the tribe with them.
Those who love to read and are interested in history will appreciate the library room. The Indian Mission Church provided a grant that allowed the museum to expand its book collection. The books are mostly about the Native Americans as well as Indians from Delaware and Virginia. Videos on the subject also help impart the history of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe to visitors.
The museum is open Friday and Saturday 10 am through 4 pm during April and then Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm May through October. The museum is located at Route 24, John J Williams Hwy, and Route 5, Oak Orchard Road. Group tours may be arranged by contacting the museum.
If you visit the museum and want to help with funding then you may donate $200 to the museum and receive your name inscribed on a plaque that will be placed inside the museum. Donations are a tax deduction.
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