Daniel Nimham Intertribal Pow Wow

2007 Daniel Nimham
Intertribal Pow Wow

Saturday August 18th and
Sunday August 19th, 2007

An intertribal pow wow to honor the memory of a forgotten hero,
his son Abraham and the Wappinger Indians of the
Hudson Valley who gave their lives for liberty
during the American Revolution.

Event Schedule

Putnam County Veteran's Memorial Park
at Kent Lakes, NY
(directions)

Co-Sponsored by the Putnam County Visitors Bureau 1-800-470-4854
the Nimham Mountain Singers,
and in part by "I Love NY"

	Host Drum: Nimham Mountain Singers
	Co-Host Drum: Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe

Event Schedule for Saturday and Sunday:
Gates Open at 10AM Each Day

11:30 Story Teller and Author Evan Pritchard

Noon Grand Entry ~ Led by Dennis Redmoon and Gerri Panther Eyes - Eastern Cherokee

12:15
Intertribal Dancing ~ Everyone Welcome!

12:30 Special Prayer for Daniel Nimham, his son Amraham and the Wappinger People

12:30 to 1:30
Intertribal Dancing ~ Everyone Welcome!

1:30 to 2:30 Birds of Prey exhibition Skyhunters In Flight with Brian Bradley

2:30 to 3:30
Intertribal Dancing ~ Everyone Welcome!

3:30 to 4:30 Wolf Program with the Wolf Conversation Center of South Salem, NY

4:30 to 5:30
Intertribal Dancing ~ Everyone Welcome!

5:30
Retire the Colors

Continuing Events:

Puppet Shows at 11, 2 and 4:30 in the Barn

Story Telling

Local Historical Society displays and information

Pony Rides

Native crafters from all over the country
Pony rides from Pide Piper
Birds of Prey
Native Foods
Story Tellers
Camping Available for Dancers
Tee Pee Display
Local Native History
Performances by 3 Or More Drum Groups

Special ceremony to honor Chief Daniel Nimham
for his service in the Continental Army

The General Public is Welcome and
Encouraged to Attend!

There's so much more to share with everyone!

Parking and Admission are Free!

Come enjoy our culture, and learn about
the natives that once lived in the highlands
of the historic Hudson Valley

Please, no drugs or alcohol on the grounds

Fighting alongside the Patriots, they helped push the British out of Boston, fought at Monmouth and other important Revolutionary War battles and were instrumental in helping the colonials win their war of independance.

Father and son, Daniel and Abraham Nimham with 40 Wappinger and Stockbridge Indians lost their lives at the battle of Cortlandt's Ridge in the Bronx during an ambush in August of 1778.

For Pictures from the 2005 Pow Wows Click Here

For Pictures from the 2007 Pow Wows Click Here

This event is hosted by the
Nimham Mountain Singers
Call Gil Tarbox at (845) 225-8154

Some of the graphic images on this page were created
by Silverhawk Creations. I thank him for his generosity.

Visitors as of April 25, 2007

Putnam County Veteran's Memorial Park at Kent Lakes, NY (directions)

Putnam County Veteran's Memorial Park
at Kent Lakes, NY
(directions)