Doug Wood honors his Cherokee ancestors by telling the story of the efforts of Ostenaco during the French and Indian War. This military leader recruited warriors, led war parties and conducted diplomatic missions. In the winter of 1756, he led an army of Cherokees against the Shawnees, the tribal nation responsible for the attack on the village of Mary Draper Ingles at Draper’s Meadow. This Chautauqua style presentation is made possible with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council “History Alive! Program.” Eighteenth century Cherokee lifeways also will be highlighted.

At the Glencoe Mansion Event Tent