First Native American Heritage Event To Be Held In Downtown Somerville

SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Downtown Somerville Alliance will be hosting its first Native American Heritage celebration on Division Street on Saturday, Nov. 5.

The event, held from noon to 3 p.m., is free to the public and will feature Young Blood Drum, Native American Cultural Dances, authentic regalia, and more.

"It's a pleasure being able to host events that align with our organization's overall diversity and inclusion,” said Natalie Pineiro, Executive Director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance.

The event was coordinated with the help of Harold and Linda Willard, Shaun Daley and Michelle Kassick from Gallery on Main Street and Phil Decker from the Somerville Historic Advisory Committee.

The Willards have a long history of promoting Native American culture across the region and last year were presented with a Proclamation from the Borough of Somerville to mark and honor Native American Heritage Month.

"Not only will this event be a fun and exciting experience," said Pineiro, "but it will be a unique educational opportunity for people of all ages."

For more information about the Downtown Somerville Alliance, contact the Downtown Somerville Alliance at 908-524-0105 or via email at DowntownSomervilleAlliance@gmail.com.