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1757: The Botetourt Frontier and the Capture of Hannah Dennis

1757: The Botetourt Frontier and the Capture of Hannah Dennis In-Person

In 1757, Shawnee warriors attacked settler families near present-day Buchanan, Virginia, taking Hannah Dennis and others captive. Learn about Hannah’s capture and daring escape from local historian Ed McCoy.

Date:
Monday, August 11, 2025
Time:
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Blue Ridge Meeting Room
Branch:
Blue Ridge Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Community & Local History  

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