jan 1, 1875 - Native men from Lower Plains tribes imprisoned at Fort Marion, Florida
Description:
Native men from Lower Plains tribes imprisoned at Fort Marion, Florida after attack buffalo hunters. Captain Richard Henry Pratt subjects the prisoners to an experimental assimilation program, emphasizes education in Christianity, military discipline, vocational training, the arts (especially traditional crafts).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1875
Now
~ 150 years ago