04/24/2025
How did the Esopus People honor Mother Earth?
In the first part of our conversation with Evan T. Pritchard, a local anthropologist, author, and Mi'kmaq descendent, we talk about an ancient Native American tradition.
Watch now. Part 1 of our series on Indigenous culture and history. Part 2 coming soon, stay tuned!
We acknowledge that the Klyne Esopus Museum stands on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded homelands of the Esopus people, a branch of the Munsee-speaking Lenape, also known as the Lenni Lenape or Delaware people.
We recognize the enduring presence, resilience, and sovereignty of the Esopus and all Lenape people—past, present, and future—who have stewarded this land for generations. We honor their deep connection to the land, waters, and lifeways that continue to shape this region.
As we share the stories held within this place, we do so with gratitude and humility, acknowledging the history that predates colonial presence, and the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples today.
