Daniel Boone – Life at the Edge of Civilization
This series of lectures details the life of frontiersman, Daniel Boone (1734 –1820) and his role in opening up the Ohio River Valley and Kentucky wilderness to settlers during the mid-18th century. We will discuss the clash of civilizations that followed and the impact of land hunger and land speculation on the people who occupied this region.
Dates: Mondays: 11/21, 11/28, 12/12 – Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Edward J. Dodson
Note: Access information for Zoom will be made available after registration.