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. Save the date: July 7-8, 2012 For information: 724-329-5811 
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Did You Know?
The action at Fort Necessity was the first major event in the military career of George Washington. It marked the only time he ever surrendered his army to an enemy.