Native American Heritage Day Film Screening and Historical Presentation

A special event spotlighting the intertwined histories of Monmouth
County’s Native American and African American populations. The program will feature the premiere of
the short film “Entwined for Survival: Monmouth County’s Native American People & the Black En-
slaved Population,” followed by a historical presentation from Claire Garland, Executive Director of the
Sandhill Historical Society.
The film, produced by the Cultural Center, reveals the deep-rooted connection between the Lenni
Lenape tribe and African Americans in Monmouth County. Through personal narratives and historical
records, the documentary explores how the two communities bonded through shared struggles,
blending cultures, and overcoming adversity.

EVENT IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED