Why the Tuscaroras Helped Their Lewiston Neighbors-- Part 1: Peaceful Relations

From the Tuscarora Heroes Monument site.

The Tuscaroras could have looked the other way and done nothing when the British attacked, but they didn't.  They moved decisively to prevent a complete massacre.

No one would have expected them to take the stand that they did against the British and the overwhelming force of their blood brothers, the Mohawks.

But, there were two reasons for what the Tuscarora did.

1.  There was a long-standing bond of friendship with the white citizens of Lewiston.    As neighbors, the Lewistonians and Tuscaroras trusted each other and traded and did business together.  They lived peacefully together.

--Brock-Perry