May 9, 2026
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Copeland Maritime Center, Wilmington, Delaware
Celebrate Indigenous voices and traditions in partnership with the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware! Join Indigenous knowledge keepers and educators at the Kalmar Nyckel’s Copeland Martime Center. We’ll explore Indigenous history, sovereignty, and cultural resilience, sample native foods, and learn about agriculture, sailing, and other local traditions.
Presentations include:
-Chief Dennis Coker, Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware
-Henry Ward, Archeologist and Chef
-Documentary Screening: “First People. First State: Cheswold’s American Indian Community”
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
