There has been a running battle with Col. Crawford's men, out numbered and taking many casualties, all the way back from the Upper Sandusky area. It was very close to our Leesville area that the Colonel saw one of the indian leaders that he recognized as a friend. He holds his hand out to shake and is grabbed and taken back to the west.
The Brigade Re-enactors come right up to the crowd for closer inspection.
Very impressive detailing on their uniforms and gear.
And closing with a Grand Salute.
Visitors are given an up close look and description of each piece of gear used by the Brigade members.
Before the Re-enactment of the capture of Colonel Crawford, the Colonel comes out to explain the scene to the audience.
Colonel Crawford (Mark Cory)
A pitched battle is going on. The loud reports and smoke from the indians hidden in the woods can be seen by the audience. "Stand and fight men!"
*FIRE!*.
Fall Back!
Another White Man pays the price for slaughtering the peaceful Delawares over at Gnadenhutten Village (over by New Philadelphia.)
Rear guard action.
.... and finally one who was thought to be a.. FRIEND!
The Colonel comes back out to tell us that thankfully he doesn't have to portray Crawford when he is tortured and burned at the stake west of here.
This is how it is done.
Cough-cough! B-l-o-w! easy -it is catching!!
The Tomahawk just missed the playing card target. The young fellow would have fit in well.
Enlightenment from a very prim and proper Army Officer.
Mother Solomon, Wyandot Indian (Rachel Chadwick) describes indian family life and customs.
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