Deeper Dive Lecture Series: A Living Legacy, an Overview of Piscataway History

Mario will guide us through the rich culture of the Piscataway Indian people describing their lifestyle during their “Traditional Times” (prior to European contact) & highlight the changing relationships with the colonial authorities. He will address the various decisions his ancestors made to maintain their freedoms, or adjust their lifestyle to survive within their traditional homelands. Finally, he will discuss the influences that led his people out of the historic shadows & back into the public arena.