History Alive is a program of first-person portrayals of historical figures by presenters who have conducted scholarly research on their character. During the French and Indian War, Ostenaco was a leader of Cherokee warriors who allied with Virginia military leaders against northern tribes fighting with the French. His leadership provided a vital alliance for the British colonial settlements in much of present West Virginia. His influence contributed significantly to the expansion of English-speaking peoples into the Mountain State. The presentation will be outdoors at the campfire ring.r