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Friends of Apple Island Spring Forum: Chief Pontiac

Presented by archaeologist Dr. David Brose. • Update on the National Historic Place nomination. • Chief Pontiac: This controversial Ottawa leader challenged British rule in the Midwest 250 years ago. He led a rebellion that failed to oust the British from Fort Detroit in 1763. Legend has it he was buried on Apple Island after assassination in 1769. Who was he? Why the controversy?

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