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July 7, 2022Professor Karim Tiro Presents Initial Findings from Saratoga Ethnohistorical Study
In 2018, Saratoga National Historical Park received funding to produce an Ethnohistorical Study of the Saratoga area. Professor Karim Tiro from Xavier University was chosen to conduct the research and compile the report. Dr. Tiro specializes in North American history during the colonial, revolutionary, and early national periods with a focus on the history of Native Americans, the War of 1812, and epidemics. He has previously published two books, The People of the Standing Stone: The Oneida Nation from the Revolution through the Era of Removal and Along the Hudson and Mohawk: The 1790 Journey of Count Paolo Andreani.
The aim of this project was to illuminate the stories of the diverse inhabitants of the region prior to, during, and following the American Revolution, including the Mahican, Mohawk, Stockbridge, and Abenaki peoples. It will improve the park’s ability to work with Tribal partners and interpret park resources, as well as inform park management decisions. The research from the study will be made available to the public via the development of new interpretive media, social media, and other digital applications in the coming years. The draft report is currently under review by the National Park Service, Tribal Nations, and other partners.
Dr. Karim Tiro will present initial findings from his research at the Brookside Museum (6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020) on July 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 670-2985, visit www.nps.gov/sara, or find the park on Facebook or Twitter @SaratogaNHP.
