Lenape Day - Cultural Celebration with Ramapough Lenape Tribe at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

✨ Event Description Lenape Day is a cultural celebration happening at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham Township, NJ on October 10, 2026. This family-friendly community event features members of the Ramapough Lenape Tribe sharing their traditions through ceremonial dance, drumming, and traditional games. You can also see bow-drill fire making and explore a life-sized wigwam during the four-hour event from noon to 4 PM.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🪕 Cultural performances: Members of the Ramapough Lenape Tribe will perform ceremonial dances and drumming.
• 🎯 Traditional games: Try your hand at games that connect to Lenape heritage.
• 🔥 Fire making demo: Watch bow-drill fire making in action, a traditional skill.
• 🛖 Life-sized wigwam: Explore the structure and learn about its significance.
• 🚶 Walk-ins allowed: You don’t need to pre-register to attend.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-paced: The event is suitable for all ages and moves at a comfortable pace.
• 💵 Tickets: Admission is $5 per person, no age exemptions.
• 🅿️ Parking: Free shuttle parking is available nearby at 240 Southern Boulevard.

ℹ️ Good to Know The event runs rain or shine, organized by the Morris County Park Commission. While family-friendly, pet policies and ADA accessibility details aren’t specified.