On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., indigenous artist Nathan Young will give his “Welcome to Lenapehoking” performative lecture at Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s reconstructed estate on the Delaware River in Bucks County.
Attendees are welcome to explore Young’s innovative immersive sound installation, nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum), on the Pennsbury grounds before the presentation.
As an artist and member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, a federally recognized Lenape tribe, Young reimagined Pennsbury Manor as a site for both reflecting on our nation’s past and envisioning new futures that honor Indigenous perspectives. In this self-guided, outdoor sound walk, Young’s work will take participants on a journey through Pennsbury Manor’s riverfront grounds with original music compositions, personal narrative and environmental recordings. At the program, Young will perform an adaptation of his work “Welcome to Lenapehoking” and discuss his experience with nkwiluntàmën, inviting audience questions.
The schedule is as follows:
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Self-guided tour of sound installation by Young
- 1 p.m.: Welcome remarks
- 1:15 p.m.: “Welcome to Lenapehoking” presentation by Young
- 1:45 p.m.: Facilitated curator Q&A
Admission to the presentation is free, but advance registration at pennsburysociety-bloom.kindful.com/e/meet-nkwiluntmn-artist-nathan-young for this event is highly recommended, as space is limited. There is a $3 fee to tour the grounds, including the nkwiluntàmën installation. nkwiluntàmën at Pennsbury Manor will be closing on June 27, 2025.
Pennsbury Manor is located at 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville.
