Share:
Native American Day celebrated at Nanticoke Museum
Featured speakers Ragghi Rain, right, and Karelle Hall discuss their co-authored book about the work being done to bring back the Nanticoke language. DAN COOK PHOTOS
November 17, 2022
Nanticoke Indian Association Inc. presented the Native American Day at the Nanticoke Indian Museum Nov. 5 in Millsboro. The event celebrated with museum tours, traditional drumming and singing, traditional dance, Native American flute performances, Native American vendors, Native American foods and Native American story telling.
Featured speakers were Ragghi Rain and Karelle Hall, who told stories of the Native American people and discussed their co-authored book about the work being done to bring back the Nanticoke language.
There were performances from the Nanticoke Dance Troupe, Native American flautists, as well as traditional drummers and singers.
For more information about the event and future events, go to nanticokeindians.org.
Alice Casey admires a blanket throw held by Tony Codella at the Native American vendor booth.
Looking at the stones on display in the museum are (l-r) Joe, Mario and Joanna Harley from Piscataway, New Jersey.
Doris Pierce of Selbyville admires the rock display inside of the Nanticoke Indian Museum.
Anastasia Reese, 3, plays with the drum spinner at the Native American craft booth.
Ava Norwood-Street, 8, enjoys a twisted potato.
Awaiting for the dancers to start are (l-r) Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine, Karelle Hall and Ragghi Rain.
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine speaks tom the crowd gathered around the dance circle.
Chief Natosha Norwood Carmine welcomes the attendees gathered at the event.
Walt Durham wears a unique hat during the event.
Ragghi Rain tells a story about the plight of the Native Americans.
A youngster enjoys the large display in the Museum.
Native Roots Farm Foundation Co-Founder and President/Executive Director Courtney Streett gives info about working to celebrate Native American roots, protect open space, and nourish the community with sustainably grown produce in Lower Delaware.
