Program Description
Event Details
Join us for this local history presentation to learn about local historical figure Gabriel Arthur, his exploration of the Kanawha Valley, and the prelude to the American Revolution that Arthur would have witnessed throughout his time in the Valley. This presentation will be led by Doug Wood, an expert on Gabriel Arthur.
Gabriel Arthur is believed to be the first white man to see the Kanawha Valley while traveling with a band of Native Americans in 1674. He was sent with a partner and others from Fort Henry (present Petersburg, Virginia) to explore western lands and trade with the Native Americans. His partner was killed and Arthur traveled widely with the natives, apparently participating in raids in the Ohio Valley and elsewhere in what would become known as the Beaver Wars.
The conflicts in North America during Gabriel Arthur's time set the stage for what came 100 years after his visit. The Beaver Wars led to the change in Native American populations in the Kanawha Valley region by the 1720s, and set the stage for the series of treaties and wars that eventually led to the American Revolution.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation to attend a program at any KCPL facility should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the event. Phone: 304-343-4646 ext. 1242 or 1268 Email: facilities@kanawhalibrary.org
Main Library Patrons with strollers, wheelchairs, or other wheeled devices will find it easier to use the Jacobson Tower entrance on Quarrier Street or the Skybridge entrance via Summers Street Garage.
Photo & Video
We often photograph and videotape library events. These images are used for publicizing KCPL and its programs. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the photographer or a staff member know.