Seven Years' War Speaker Series: "Pontiac's War and the Emergence of the Western Delawares"

This talk by Dr. Richard Grimes will examine how Pontiac's War not only restructured the British Empire in the west but also strengthened Indigenous national identity, especially the Western Delawares. The program will cover Colonel Henry Bouquet's and Sir William Johnson's efforts to unite Delaware leaders for peace with the British through their military and diplomatic actions.

The presentation will highlight the significant efforts of Delaware leaders Tamaqua, Netawatwees, and Custaloga in uniting the Turtle, Turkey, and Wolf phratries into a cohesive national framework. Pontiac's War caused the Delawares to move west beyond the three rivers, create a national council, and establish a new homeland in the Muskingum country of Ohio.

The Seven Years’ War Speaker Series is a bi-monthly lecture program featuring historians and experts on topics relating to the Seven Years’ War – a global war involving most of the European great powers, fought primarily in Europe and the Americas between 1756-1763.

Cost: Regular museum admission

Pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Preregister at: https://forms.office.com/r/8FyH89PVuy


About the Speaker:

Dr. Richard Grimes is an adjunct history professor at La Roche University in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Grimes recently published “The Western Delaware Indian Nation, 1730–1795: Warriors and Diplomats.” He teaches history courses in western civilization, history and culture of Native Americans, and 18th and 20th century America.

Also check out other Workshops in Braddock.