False Lights, Shipwrecks, Beaver Wars, and Local Legends
I had the privilege and pleasure to drop in on the Broadview Heights Historical Society & Museum, on April 24. It was a memorable evening of storytelling and discussing legends associated with the Cuyahoga River Valley. Thank you to all the wonderful people who attended. Great connections were made, delicious refreshments were consumed, and the mysteries of our river valley swirled about us like conjured spirits. During my talk, I delved into the following:
- The use of false lights to lure ships to shore with the intent to strand them—fact or fiction?
- The legend of Le Griffon, the largest and first ship of its kind to sail the Great Lakes in 1679
- The state of the Cuyahoga Valley and the movements of the Iroquois Confederacy during this time
- Speaking of the Iroquois, I discussed a very important person who helped me depict them with accuracy and authenticity
- As a bonus, I shared another bizarre legend that greatly shaped the effects of time travel in “The Towpath”
- And finally, I touched on some local symbolism and what comes next, after “The Towpath”
No spoilers here, as I’ll be reprising my talk at some future events, found on the News and Events page! However, please enjoy some photos captured by some members of the Broadview Heights Historical Society & Museum. A special thank-you goes to Louise Fiszer for arranging the event. And check out “The Towpath” cake! My goodness.
