Nanticoke legacy is museum program topic June 14

The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series at 1 p.m., Saturday, June. 14, at Milford Public Library, 11 S.E. Front St., Milford.

Guest speaker Dr. Bonnie Hall will present “The Nanticoke’s Lasting Legacy: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.” The Nanticoke people had first contact with Europeans in 1608 with the arrival of British Capt. John Smith. Hall said establishment of the Indian Mission School represents the tribe's initial effort to become legally incorporated as Nanticoke as far as the Delaware Assembly would permit in the 1800s. She said the Nanticoke have struggled to remain a vibrant, cultural community for centuries. Although the challenges persist, the tribe remains vigilant, resilient, and resolute in its efforts to maintain its cultural identity, history and traditions. J

Hall retired from Delaware Tech, Jack F. Owens Campus, in 2010 with over 29 years of distinguished service to the state of Delaware. As a member of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe, she chairs the commemoration and scholarship committees for the Nanticoke Indian Association Inc. She enjoys sharing her tribe’s rich history, culture and traditions with the community-at-large.

Sponsored by the Milford Museum, these monthly programs focus on a variety of topics concerning local, state and national history.

For more information, contact the museum at 302-424-1080 or info@milforddemuseum.org. Programs are offered through a generous grant from the Delaware Heritage Commission.