In the heart of the Ohio frontier, a tragedy unfolded that would forever scar the annals of history. The 1782 saw the brutal killing of hundreds of innocent Lenape at Gnadenhutten, Ohio. These people, under the protection of a treaty with white settlers, were caught in their homes by a mob of vengeful militia. The reason for this act of savagery wa
This Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History
On the frosty morning of January 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of American militiamen. Driven by vengeance, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, s