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Ostenaco

September 2, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 12:00 am

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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. r

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Date:
September 2, 2017
Time:
12:30 pm - 12:00 am
Event Category:

Venue

Oglebay Institute
1330 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003-5706 United States
Phone
(740) 310-9011

Organizer

Sue Weigand
Phone
(740) 310-9011
Email
weigand233@comcast.net