Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware

08/26/2026

We had a wonderful screening last evening at the Duck Creek Regional Library!

08/10/2026

Join us for a film screening of a new documentary: First People. First State: Cheswold's American Indian Community, a new documentary developed by the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware!

Register here: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/17131306

The event will include a welcome from Chief Dennis Coker and a brief overview of the film's creation, a screening of the 48-minute-long film, and a Q&A.

04/27/2026

04/27/2026

"First People, First State", Cheswold's American Indian Community premiered at the Cheswold Fire Hall this afternoon to a crowd of about 250. Chief Dennis Coker and Sara Fuller did a great job of getting word out about the showing. Now that the video has been released, we have posted the link here on our FB page. Enjoy: https://vimeo.com/1146250724

04/27/2026

Missed the premiere? You can watch the full documentary right now, at the link below. https://vimeo.com/1146250724

A massive thank you goes to everyone who participated in this project and who came out on April 26, to support us and view the premiere of First State. First People: Cheswold's American Indian Community. In celebration of the Cheswold community and as part of Delaware's 250th Anniversary Celebration, we recognize and appreciate you for being part of this journey!

The Lenape were a powerful Native American nation who inhabited much of the mid-Atlantic coast. By 1776, only small bands of Lenape remained in New Jersey and eastern Delaware, with many settled in and around Cheswold. Now 250 years later, Lenape descendants recount their history and the challenges....

04/19/2026

Just one week away....

03/27/2026

On April 26, we will present the documentary film titled, First People, First State; Cheswold's American Indian Community, at the Cheswold Fire Hall. Through funding and support from Delaware 250 , Delaware Heritage Commission, Delaware Public Archives and 302 Stories, Inc. the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware began a project last year, interviewing Cheswold Community Elders in an effort to tell our our own story, in celebration of 250 years of independence. This film honors and celebrates the voices, lived experiences, profound resilience and stories from Cheswold Community Elders. Please visit our event page for details, and choose 'Going', to RSVP.

12/14/2025

A successful 2025 Wreaths Across America Day.

12/11/2025

The 2025 Wreaths Across America truck journey involves dozens of tractor-trailers picking up wreaths in Maine and delivering them nationwide to over 5,000 locations. We honor every moment and thank everyone on this journey.

12/10/2025

Wreaths Across America this Saturday! This will be our 3rd year participating in this event, held across the nation to remember the fallen. Thank you to all who continue to support and volunteer, honoring and remembering our Veterans in the Cheswold community at three of our Historical Cemeteries.