Someone who is part of the heritage of the area around Prickett's Fort (see below) is Ostenaco - a Cherokee. He visited London where he caused quite a sensation having his portrait done by Reynolds along with other drawings - see the Wikipedia entry for his life story and more pictures. 
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Thursday, 10 September 2009
Ostenaco 1762 by Joshua Reynolds
Someone who is part of the heritage of the area around Prickett's Fort (see below) is Ostenaco - a Cherokee. He visited London where he caused quite a sensation having his portrait done by Reynolds along with other drawings - see the Wikipedia entry for his life story and more pictures. 
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Siege of Quebec (1760)
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis (1719-1787) avec le bâton de maréchal Started today in 1760. Lasted until May 15. Siege of Quebec (...
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Our colonial Marine unit gets some last minute instruction before going to fight the British. Pinterest for more.
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