Special Event

Event

“Today’s Lenapé: An Archaeologist Considers Material Aspects of Contemporary Lenapé Culture.”

First State National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Partner Program

Description

Delaware State Parks archaeologist John McCarthy will discuss uses of the material world to express identity and values in contemporary Lenapé culture including places that are important to the tribe; the importance of regalia and the pow-wow tradition; and traditions of family, hospitality and more. First Saturday in the First State program. The Old State House. 1 p.m.

 


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