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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
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.
Attendees join in to read the newly unveiled marker.
Herman Jackson blesses the grounds before the ceremony.
Town, state and tribal representatives retire the flags.
Community members and area tribal members join together in a round dance.
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.
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.
Assateague Indian tribe member Michael Morabito photographs the round dance.
Reading the marker are (l-r) Bonnie Hall, Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown, Chief Natosha Carmine, Stephen Marz, Sterling Street, and Chief William Daisey.
Tidewater Agency Drummers keep the beat for the round dance.
Delaware’s 775th historical marker, Askekesky was unveiled Oct. 14.
A circle dance is held to celebrate the marker.
