Giving thanks for Mohican help

#RockSolidHistory and #HappyThanksgiving2025 from #LakeGeorgeVillage in New York!

Today we are celebrating the contributions of Native Americans. One such contribution is commemorated with a wooden sculpture in #LakeGeorge New York.

Created by Oregon sculptor Paul Stark, this wood carving celebrates both Major Robert Rogers' and local Mohicans' roles in French and Indian War in the 1750s. They called themselves the “Rogers Rangers.” Together they conducted guerilla type scouting and warfare often in a canoe, like in this art piece.

The battles were between the French and Native Americans, who were helped by local British settlers. These battles pre-dated the official founding of the United States.

Major Rogers wrote the "Rules of Ranging" during this time at Fort William Henry on Lake George, which is still used by military experts today.
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The sculpture in Lake George, made from a pine tree sourced from the Catskills, was dedicated in 2017 and measures 24 feet with life-size likenesses. The art was purchased through local businesses, independent donations, and a sum from the village and town of Lake George to help promote cultural heritage tourism and history.

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