From the April 6, 2013, Times Colonist "Monument to thank Tuscarora Nation for Helping New York residents" by Carolyn Thompson, AP.
"Lewiston, N.Y.-- It could have become a forgotten moment in the 'forgotten war'" Instead, a larger-than-life bronze monument will be dedicated this winter to remember that winter morning when the Tuscarora Indian Nation saved terrified families fleeing from an invading British-Canadian force.
The dedication is by the Tuscarora Heroes Project of the Lewiston Historical Association. There will also be a re-enactment on the 200th anniversary of the event, December 19, 2013.
The statue is being made by artist Susan Geissler and is one of New York's largest War of 1812 projects, coming in at around $400,000. The statue honors the friendly relations between the town and its Tuscarora Indian neighbors.
And, You Though All Indians Fought on the British-Canadian Side of the War. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
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