Emissaries of Peace
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The 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations Discover the story of three Cherokee leaders who journeyed to London to meet with King George III 
Opening April 21, 2012 at · The memoirs of Henry Timberlake, who lived amongst the Cherokee, come to life through original Cherokee artwork, music, videos, and life-size figures. · Experience the two contrasting cultures as they emerge from war to seek peace. · Teachers Guide to the exhibit available. Emissaries of Peace has been on display at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., and at the McClung Museum at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Colonial Williamsburg's documentary film and electronic field trip based on Emissaries received an Emmy for sound production. Sponsored by The National Park Service, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, First Citizens Bank, Harrah's Foundation, the Cannon Foundation, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. For information: 724-329-5811
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Did You Know?
Captain Louis Coulon de Villiers, who led the French attack on Fort Necessity, was the brother of Ens. Joseph Coulon de Jumonville, who was killed five weeks earlier by the British. Before reaching Fort Necessity, the French stopped where Jumonville was killed. De Villiers said he wanted vengeance.