Event

The War of 1812: A Pivotal Time for Michigan Tribes

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Fee:

Free.

Location:

North Bar Overlook (Stop #11) on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

Description

By Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway

The War of 1812 is often neglected in American history but this war had a huge impact on tribes in the Great Lakes, especially tribal nations from Michigan. This talk will look at the Northern Michigan Odawa who fought in the war and the aftermath of the war for tribes.

Reservation or Registration: No