Long before European ships reached these shores, the Shinnecock people were navigating Long Island's waterways in mishoons — dugout canoes carved from single trees, shaped by fire and stone tools over generations. It's a tradition that runs as deep as the Island itself.

Chenae Bullock, a Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Member, brings that story to life at the Long Island Museum this July. Her talk explores the historical significance of mishoon culture, the craft and knowledge behind building these vessels, and the growing movement to revitalize this tradition on Long Island today. If you've ever wondered what this place was before it was "Long Island," this is the afternoon to find out.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Where: The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY
Cost: Included with museum admission
Note: Part of LIM's America at 250 programming celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial.