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William Clark, Black Hawk, And The Militarization Of Indian Removal, Jeffrey Smith
William Clark, Black Hawk, And The Militarization Of Indian Removal, Jeffrey Smith
The Confluence (2009-2020)
What became known as Black Hawk’s War pointed to the problems with treaties signed between the United States government and native tribes. Misunderstandings, cultural differences, and changing demands for land contributed to Indian removal, which erupted into warfare between the Sauk and Fox tribes and the United States Army. Former explorer William Clark was in the center of it.
When Sleepy Hollow Came To St. Louis, Jeffrey Smith
When Sleepy Hollow Came To St. Louis, Jeffrey Smith
The Confluence (2009-2020)
As part of a broader expedition, writer Washington Irving—whose famous works include “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip van Winkle”—visited St. Louis in 1832. He had lunch with explorer and former territorial governor William Clark and saw Black Hawk imprisoned at Jefferson Barracks. Here is his account.