Voices of the Fallen Timbers Battlefield: A Guide to its Events and Legacy

The Fallen Timbers Battlefield is one of the most historic sites in Northwest Ohio, where the Western Native American Confederation made its final stand in 1794. On this walking tour, I’ll dive into the history and debunk a few of the myths that surround the battle that led to the Treaty of Greenville in 1795 and opened the Northwest Territory to settlement. The tour starts at the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark where, on August 20, 1794, the conflict unfolded. This historic clash saw a coalition of 2,000 federal troops and 1,500 Kentucky Militia, led by General ”Mad Anthony” Wayne, engage in skirmishes with a confederacy of about 1,100 Native Americans and a handful of their Canadian allies. You’ll walk around the Northwest Territory Trail where, each time I visit, I feel moved by the historical events that unfolded here. We’ll explore key locations on the battlefield where you’ll hear stories about what happened between Wayne’s Legion and the Native Americans on this very site. You’ll hear details about the famous skirmish here come alive with the voices of those who fought, and I'll also share some important modern-day discoveries about this historic conflict. This circular route will return to the starting point, where we’ll reflect on the legacy and lessons learnt from this battle. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to: • Learn about General ”Mad Anthony” Wayne, and find out how he got his nickname • Stand at the ravine that was so crucial to the rediscovery of the battlefield in 1995, and find out how it was thought to have existed on a different site for 200 years • Understand the tactics of the Federal Troops and the Northwest Native American Confederacy while listening to an easy-to-follow overview of the battle • Discover the backstory as to why America had no standing army following the Revolutionary War • Hear about the events that unfolded after the battle and how the signing of the Treaty of Greenville was pivotal to this battle • Learn how this battlefield was saved by local volunteers when its discovery halted the land’s development With me in your ear, you’ll be able to explore the backstories of the Battle of Fallen Timbers and walk away with a greater insight into this important event. Join me on this moving walk and find out why the Battle of Fallen Timbers remains so significant today.

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