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French and Indian War

An exploration of the confrontation that determined the future of North America

Sat., Nov. 12, open from noon to 4 PM

The French and Indian War

At 1 PM, Professor Laura Chmielewski of SUNY Purchase explores the French and Indian War. Often called the Seven Years War, this struggle in North America, Europe and beyond, which many historians now view as the first modern global conflict, led to British control of North America. Professor Chmielewski’s books include, “The Spice of Popery: Converging Christianities on an Early American Frontier” and “The Atlantic Experience: Peoples, Places, Ideas”. St. Paul's Church N.H.S., 897 S. Columbus Av., Mt. Vernon, NY. 914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa

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