Nanticoke Indian Museum

The Nanticoke Indian Museum is the only Native American Museum in Delaware. It is located at 26673 John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966. It is also a National Historic Landmark. The museum exhibits artifacts from the Nanticoke community and gives an insight into the complex traditional ways of the Nanticoke people. The museum also contains a Totem Pole and a carving of Chief Little Owl, who was a prominent chief in the Nanticoke tribe.

Street moved to Sussex County in 1999 after retiring from her job with a power company. She always wanted to live near her family farm, which still exists. Her Indian name is “Earth Keeper,” and she still plants a garden in the family land in Harbeson each year. While she may have relocated to the museum, she is still very much connected to her roots.

The Nanticoke Indian Museum is located on SR 24 (John J. Williams Highway) at milepost 5. It features exhibits that interpret the history of the Nanticoke Indians, Delaware’s first residents. The museum features pottery, arrowheads, ceremonial dresses, and tribal dolls. A reference library is also available for anyone interested in learning more about Delaware’s Indians.

The Nanticoke Indians used to live in an area between Delaware and Maryland. Today, many people from this tribe live in Delaware. However, the majority of the Nanticoke population moved to other areas and eventually joined the Lenape and Munsee groups in forced migrations through Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The Nanticoke people were a close relative of the Lenape tribe. Men were responsible for hunting and sometimes went to war to protect their families. The women did most of the cooking and caring for the children. In the past, the Nanticoke chief was a man, but today, women can be a leader and lead their families. They lived in round houses called wigwams.

The Nanticoke people did not use long headdresses like the Sioux. They wore beaded headbands with feathers. The men and women of the Nanticoke used to hunt deer, turkeys, and fish in the rivers. The Nanticoke Indians used different types of tools, including stone axes, wooden hoes for gardening, and shell spoons.

The Nanticoke Indian Museum in Delaware is Delaware’s only indigenous people’s museum. Visitors can learn more about these people and their contributions to our nation. The museum also hosts several events that promote the arts and creative talents in the community. They also provide support for aspiring artists. There’s also a local art league, which promotes the arts and lends support to aspiring artists.

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A great place to also visit is Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum. Learn more here!