Native Wars of New England

From the arrival of the Pilgrims to the closing days of the French and Indian Wars, bestselling author Michael Tougias will explore how the Colonists and Native Americans fought for control of New England in this online talk.    

Using slides of maps, battle sites, roadside history, and period drawings, Tougias covers the Pequot War, King Philip’s War, and the French and Indian Wars, highlighting strategies of the Natives as well as Colonial raids and gripping accounts of colonial women captives from different periods. 

Tougias is the author and co-author of 30 books, including the acclaimed "I Have No Country" (A novel of King Philip's War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of "King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict."

This talk is supported by funding from the Duxbury Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.  

Alden House Historic Site is part of the original land grant given to Mayflower Passengers John and Priscilla Mullins Alden in 1627 and home to generations of Alden descendants.  Designated a National Historic Landmark Alden House is open seasonally for guided tours and educational programs.  It is  owned and operated by the Alden Kindred of America, Inc. a non-profit organization.  Alden House is located at 105 Alden Street in Duxbury.