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Treaty of Renewed Friendship

Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)

August 21, 2010

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Long before the first Swedish settlers, before William Penn's arrival, before there was a Declaration of Independence and then a United States of America, the Lenape people lived and thrived in Philadelphia and a wide region that included what is now eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and southern New York. The history and culture of the Lenape Indians is an integral part of this region.

This Saturday, the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania invites neighbors, friends, and Delaware Valley families to participate at the signing of the Treaty of Renewed Friendship at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The treaty signing program (a once-every-four-years tradition that began in 2002) begins with drumming by Seven Cedars Drum group at 12:30 pm, and the formal program beginning at 1:00 pm. There will be an opening prayer and the traditional passing of the wampum to the Penn Museum, before the official treaty signing at 2:30 pm. Everyone is invited to join in a potluck feast (bring something to share!) at 3:30 pm, when there will be traditional Native American music and dancing.