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Historical marker commemorates the Askekesky Reservation
![Bonnie Hall, commemoration committee chair, and Stephen Marz, director, Delaware Public Archives, unveil the marker. Shown are (l-r) Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro; Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown; Bonnie Hall; Chief Natosha Carmine; Stephen Marz; Millsboro Mayor Michelle Truitt; Sterling Street; and Chief William Daisey. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/10/field/image/Historical Marker_0169.jpg)
Bonnie Hall, commemoration committee chair, and Stephen Marz, director, Delaware Public Archives, unveil the marker. Shown are (l-r) Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro; Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown; Bonnie Hall; Chief Natosha Carmine; Stephen Marz; Millsboro Mayor Michelle Truitt; Sterling Street; and Chief William Daisey. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
October 21, 2019
Nanticoke Indian tribal leaders, Delaware Public Archives officials and local legislators joined together Oct. 14 to bring a Delaware State Historical Marker to Millsboro. About 100 people gathered at Cupola Park to commemorate the Askekesky (Acksquessance) Reservation. The ceremony began with Herman Jackson blessing the grounds and a presentation of town, state and tribal flags. Bonnie Hall welcomed the large crowd to Cupola Park, and Nanticoke Indian Tribe historian Sterling Street presented a short history of local tribes. After the unveiling of the marker, Tidewater Agency Drummers and Nanticoke Indian Dance Group invited attendees to participate in a round dance. A reception took place after the dance.
![Delaware Public Archives Director Stephen Marz describes the effort involved between agencies to place historical markers.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/10/field/image/Historical Marker_0154.jpg)
Delaware Public Archives Director Stephen Marz describes the effort involved between agencies to place historical markers.
![Chief Natosha Carmine, Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Bonnie Hall, Mayor Michelle Truitt and Stephen Marz listen to Sterling Street present a brief history of area Indians.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/10/field/image/Historical Marker_0139.jpg)
Chief Natosha Carmine, Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Bonnie Hall, Mayor Michelle Truitt and Stephen Marz listen to Sterling Street present a brief history of area Indians.
![Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, addresses the crowd about the importance of the marker. Also shown are (l-r) Chief Natosha Carmine, Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, Rep. With Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Bonnie Hall, Mayor Michelle Truitt and Stephen Marz, and Sterling Street.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/10/field/image/Historical Marker_0148.jpg)
Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, addresses the crowd about the importance of the marker. Also shown are (l-r) Chief Natosha Carmine, Rep. Richard Collins, R-Millsboro, Rep. With Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Bonnie Hall, Mayor Michelle Truitt and Stephen Marz, and Sterling Street.