Correction to earlier date: The event was held today, Nov. 5, 2014, not Nov. 11, 2014 as previously mentioned in the release
CAPE MAY, N.J. - Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J., were treated to a speech on the history of the Lenape Indian tribe during a Native American Heritage event held on base, Nov. 5.
Wesley Dunn, vice president of the Museum of Indian Culture, presented interesting facts about the tribe that inhabited the area more than 500 years ago. Additionally, Dunn brought many Lenape artifacts which he displayed for members to examine.
The event was put on by the training center's Leadership, Diversity Advisory Council to highlight Native American Heritage Month.
"This LDAC is excited to sponsor this presentation because it's a great opportunity to learn about the pre-colonial history of our community," said Lt.Cmdr. Doug Daniels, president of the LDAC.
The displays included weapons, clothing, pottery, tools and musical instruments used by the Lenape Indians.
The month of November was designated Native American Heritage Month by former President George W. Bush in 1990. The focus of the month is to remember and honor the contributions Native Americans and Alaskan Natives have made to our country.
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| Lenape Indian artifacts are put on display during a Native American Heritage event held at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May, N.J., Nov. 5, 2014. A member of the Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown, Pa., spoke to members of the training center about the history of the Lenape Indian tribe, which populated this area of the country 500 years ago. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards) |
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| Wesley Dunn, vice president of the Museum of Indian Culture, demonstrates how to use a Lenape Indian pump drill during a Native American Heritage event held at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J., Nov. 5, 2014. Pump drills are a tool used by Lenape Indians to start fires. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards) |
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| Cmdr. Joe Meuse, executive officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, and Lt. Cmdr. Doug Daniels, staff judge advocate for the training center, look over some Lenape Indian tribe artifacts during a Native American Heritage event held Nov. 5, 2014. Coast Guard members were invited to see the displays and listen to Wesley Dunn, vice president of the Museum of Indian Culture, give a speech about the Lenape's history in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer John Edwards) |