The Carlisle Indian School is Pennsylvania's best-known Indian School, but it is not the Commonwealth's only. The Martinsburg Indian School (1885-1888) is a rare example of a religiously unaffiliated, for-profit Indian boarding school. Established at the beginning of federal efforts to assimilate Indigenous youth through education, Martinsburg reflects trends within the Boarding School Movement including […]

As the great-granddaughter of at least six Carlisle Indian School descendants, the presenter offers an intimate and critical reflection on the school’s lasting impact. This talk traces the living histories of Indigenous endurance and strength, revealing how these stories continue to echo through generations. RSVP Here: