In this month’s Young Learners Series, the program & activity will be about Creek Warrior William Weatherford. Also known as Hoponika Fulsahi (Truth Maker), Weatherford was a member of the Wind Clan from the town of Coosada, an Alabama town in the Creek Confederacy. Born into a prominent Creek lineage on his mother’s side, he was raised in a bicultural family of French & Scottish ancestry. He spoke both his native language & English. He is most well known as a chief of the Upper Creek & the Red Stick war leader during the Creek War of 1813-1814. He is credited for leading an attack on Fort Mims that was the first significant action of the Creek War and transformed the conflict from an Indian civil war into an American-Creek War. He rebuilt his wealth as a slave-holding planter and horse breeder & racer, in Monroe, after the war.
The YLS helps students explore early Shoals history through short lessons & hands-on learning exercises. The programs focus on 12 Native American figures through their biographies, contributions, hopes & accomplishments.
This program is free and sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums & MSNHA. Call 256-760-6427 for details..
