Explore the rich history of the Lenape’s heritage and culture. Topics also include the infamous Walking Purchase and Christian missionary efforts. Visit the following sites to experience the story:
Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania Cultural Center
Visit our Cultural Center and Trading Post to browse artifacts, read educational pamphlets, speak to our curators, or tour our Fulfilling a Prophecy: The Past and Present of the Lenape in Pennsylvania exhibit.
Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society
Prior to European settlement the Lenape occupied territory that included Northampton County. The Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society’s Sigal Museum features an exhibition which presents the story of the tribe, their lifestyle, and their relationship with European settlers including with William Penn and the infamous “Walking Purchase”. Exhibition highlights include a lifesize wikewam and the 1758 Treaty of Easton.
