Join us for a special cultural celebration as Indigenous leaders from Long Island—including Shinnecock Cultural Steward Chenae Bullock, members of the Shinnecock Boys & Girls Club, as well as members of the Montauk, Unkechaug, Setalcott and Matinecock Nations—present a traditional mishoon (dugout canoe) to the Museum. Enjoy drumming, dancing, and the ceremonial gifting that honors Indigenous maritime traditions. This event offers a first look at the mishoon, a key artifact of the new Saltwater Stories exhibit opening in October. Families can enjoy hands-on activities following the arrival ceremony. Come celebrate heritage, community and connection to Long Island’s waterways!
The creation of the mishoon was supported by The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation, Ørsted, and the National Maritime Heritage Grant administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. The grant is being distributed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation through the NYS Maritime Heritage Education Subgrant Program, which supports public education initiatives that advance New York’s maritime heritage.
