Braddock Road Preservation Association French and Indian War Seminar

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join the Braddock Road Preservation Association at Fort Ligonier for its 37th annual French and Indian War Seminar on Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st!

The Friday, October 31st Program is NEW!

Focusing on the partnership with Braddock’s Battlefield History Center, Fort Ligonier, and the BRPA we will be meeting at these sites rather than bussing to them*.

Your ticket for the Friday program includes:

• Admission to the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center
• Exploration of NEW Dunbar’s Camp exhibit with dialogue by BRPA’s expert historians
• SPECIAL TOUR of the Battle: Dr. David Preston Author of Braddock’s Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution
• Admission to Fort Ligonier
• Exploration of the NEW Friendly Fire Exhibit with dialogue by Fort Ligonier Museum Professionals as well as the BRPA’s Historians
  • See items from the Friendly Fire Site and the last time George Washington was under fire
• Special Tour of the Collections Storage Room
  • See items in the collection not currently on display
  • View the Don Hinks collection and it’s new home at Fort Ligonier
• Living History Demonstrations by Fort Ligonier’s History Alive Interpreters
• Dinner included with ticket price
• Viewing of Unconquered and Discussion
• Exclusive Access to the Historians serving on the BRPA Board
  • Dr. David Preston
  • Brady Crytzer
  • Jason Cherry
  • Douglas Cubbison
  • Billy Griffith
  • Josh Freeman

*There will be no transportation to sites. The ticket purchaser must provide their own transportation. 

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Saturday, November 1st seminar focuses on various topics about the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War, and more! This full day of programming allows you exclusive access to these scholars and experts, as well as admission to Fort Ligonier’s Museum and Historic Site!

Don’t miss this educational opportunity and a fascinating day of HISTORY!

Your Saturday Seminar ticket includes:

• 8 o’clock coffee with the BRPA
  • Have a cup of coffee with BRPA board members and speakers! Enjoy discussions about the seminar topics and history.
• 4 fantastic speakers focusing on various topics from the 18th Century
• Lunch included with your ticket price
• 30 minute Fort Ligonier tour
  • The Attacks on Loyal Hannon 1758/1759
• 10% off in Fort Ligonier Museum Store

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH PROGRAMS (FRIDAY AND SATURDAY) YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE TWO TICKETS.

November 1st Seminar Speakers include:

Alexander S. Burns, PHD

Topic: To Be Announced

Steven Elliott, PHD Historian US Army Center of Military History

Topic: To Be Announced

Lt. Colonel Thomas A. Rider, PHD Candidate and Historian

Topic: “The Most Formidable Light Infantry in the World”? The Backcountry Riflemen, Petite Guerre, and George Washington’s Boston Siege, 1775-76

Colonel Jobie Turner, USAF

Topic: To Be Announced

Schedule

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