Ansted, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Humanities Council is bringing history to life, hosting a history-alive event on Saturday, August 3, at Hawk’s Nest State Park.
Living history interpreters will perform “Thomas Ingles: A Man Between Cultures” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Dunmore’s War.
Dunmore’s War, which took place in the summer of 1774, is considered a stepping stone to the American Revolution.
Thomas Ingles, the son of Mary Ingles, was captured during the French and Indian War at 4 years old.
Ingles was adopted by a Shawnee tribe, with who he lived for 13 years before returning to Virginia.
After the battle of Point Pleasant, ingles served as a liaison between Shawnees and Virginians.
History interpreters will be on the scene from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm near the lodge picnic shelters.
The performance will kick off at 4:00 pm in the lodge conference room.
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