MILFORD, Del. - The Milford Museum’s American History Series continues with a program titled The Nanticoke’s Lasting Legacy: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford. It will be presented by Dr. Bonnie G. Hall.
The Nanticoke, known as “Tidewater People,” first encountered Europeans in 1608 when British Captain John Smith arrived. In the 1800s, the Indian Mission School marked the tribe’s early effort to gain legal recognition in Delaware. The Nanticoke have worked for centuries to preserve their culture and community, despite many challenges.
Dr. Hall is a member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe. She retired from Delaware Tech in 2010 after nearly 30 years of service and holds degrees from Delaware Tech, Delaware State University, and the University of Delaware. She serves on nonprofit boards in Southern Delaware and helps lead committees for the Nanticoke Indian Association.
This event is part of a monthly series sponsored by the Milford Museum and funded by the Delaware Heritage Commission.