Trip Idea

Indigenous Heritage of the Nanticoke River

Multiple Parks

Aerial view of the Nanticoke River delta
Duration Multiple Days
Topic(s) Arts, Native American Heritage, Explorers and Expeditions, River and Riparian, Water Trails, Watersheds, Headwaters, Wetlands, Marshes more »
Activities Museum Exhibits, Paddling
Type Active, Solitary/Remote, Educational, Indoors, Outdoors, Group Friendly more »
Parks Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
  • Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

    Paddle the Nanticoke Water Trail
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Paddling
    • Pets: Yes
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    View of marshy Chicone Creek on a sunny day.

    Launch your canoe, kayak, or boat from public piers along the length of the Nanticoke River and Fishing Bay. Local museums tell the story of the river's history, including its significance to American Indian communities like the Nanticoke and Nause-Waiwash.

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  • Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

    Delaware's Indigenous Heritage on Your Beach Trip
    • Activity Fee: Yes
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Museum Exhibits
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Location: Address
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day
    The Nanticoke Indian Museum, a brown, single-level building.

    Visit the Nanticoke Indian Association's museum, located in Millsboro, Delaware. Learn about the Tribe's history, traditions, and craftsmanship firsthand. The museum features an exhibit on traditional clothing, a store with items made by tribal citizens, and more.

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Last updated: August 12, 2024