Several Nanticoke agreed to serve as guides for Smith to continue his exploration of the river. There are picnic tables, but visitors should note that the area is carry in-carry out with no trash receptacles.Īt first wary of each other, Smith, his crew and the Nanticoke exchanged food, water and furs for gifts the English had brought. This is a lovely area right along the river for a picnic. In fact, there is a monument to Smith commemorating this exploration into Delaware located at Phillip's Landing Recreation Area in Laurel. The first recorded contact with the Nanticoke Indians was made by Captain John Smith in 1608 when he and his crew were exploring the Chesapeake Bay and sailed up the Kuskarawaok River, now known as the Nanticoke River, which flows through western Sussex County. For more information about the history and culture of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe along with descriptions of and information about the dances to be seen at the powwow, go to. The name Nanticoke is translated as "tidewater people" or "people of the tidewaters." The Nanticoke people originally lived by farming, fishing and hunting between what is now Seaford and Vienna, Md. These craftspeople travel across the country attending various powwows to display and sell their handmade goods, to visit with friends and relatives, and to trade or sell native arts and crafts including jewelry, pottery, moccasins, ribbon shirts, shawls, dream catchers, and paintings. The event also features Nanticoke Indian Museum tours, Native American foods including fry bread and Indian tacos, and the works of more than 40 skilled Native American artisans. "Powwows help our people come together and remember that it is our job to keep our heritage alive," said Shianna Colon, age 9, a member of the Nanticoke tribe.
Powwow is defined by the Nanticoke as a cultural event that features Native American music with group singing and dancing to ensure cultural traditions are passed from generation to generation. This month's armchair tour of Sussex County gives some background on the upcoming 40th Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept.
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