Chief Uncas – Native Peoples’ of the Susquehanna Tour
Learn the Susquehanna’s Native American History!
On this 1 – hour boat tour, SNHA staff will introduce you to the story of this area’s Native Peoples’ as you pass historic Native American sites.
People have been drawn to the Susquehanna for thousands of years, and the presence of Indigenous people in this landscape has created a rich legacy. Learn about the Native American man, Chief Uncas of the Mohegan people, whose fictionalized life inspired the naming of our historic vessel.
Arrive early or plan to stay after your tour and explore the Zimmerman Center’s new gallery dedicated to the Susquehannock people. Take a hike through Native Lands County Park and walk in the footsteps of the Susquehannock people.
Tours depart from the Zimmerman Center for Heritage dock Thursday – Sunday. View the schedule to see daily tour offerings. Due to tour popularity, advance reservations are recommended.
What’s included
Built in 1912 for beer tycoon Adolphus Busch, this electric-powered tour boat cruised Otsego Lake, the headwaters of the Susquehanna, for over 100 years. Today the Chief Uncas cruises the Susquehanna 400 miles downstream as the flagship for SNHA’s River Discovery Tours! This elegant 112-year-old electric powered motor yacht allows you to step back in time on this one of a kind boat tour the whole family will enjoy!