The American Revolution succeeded in making the 13 colonies independent from Britain, but for Native Americans, the war resulted in displacement from their homelands and an expansion of American encroachment. As the country gears up for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. declaring its independence, Native reenactors and historians are working to bring Native peoples’ involvement in key moments of this time in history to life. Their work spans events from the Siege of Boston to the divisions the war spurred within the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. We’ll hear from Native historians about the effort to better portray the time of the American Revolution with accuracy and authenticity.
To join the discussion, call 1-800-996-2848
GUESTS
DJ Huff (Seneca), historian
Matthew Putnam (Stockbridge-Munsee Community), president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community cultural committee and tribal historian
Leon Sam Briggs (Tonawanda Seneca), historical reproduction specialist and traditional teacher
