More About Loyalty & Zeal - Native American Life During the Revolution
Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, will be at the Weston History & Culture Center, 104 Weston Road in Weston, CT, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Stop by anytime between 2pm – 4pm to visit his outdoor demonstration station. Drew brings artifacts and reproduction pieces as well as dresses in traditional clothing, bringing history to life. He encourages the audience to ask questions. Outdoor event, weather permitting. Presenter will move inside if there is inclement weather.
Free event, walk-ins welcome or register in advance here: Click for Details.
Learn about the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. Explore material culture of Algonkian people during the revolution as well. Perfect for adults and families with children ages 7 and up.
This event is part of the “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit Lecture Series” co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library, The Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston, with support from the Weston America 250 Advisory Group.
About the Presenter: Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”) holds a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from Western Connecticut State University and a Certificate Degree in Archaeology from Norwalk Community College. A true American of the mid-Atlantic region, his family includes indigenous Pocomoke heritage, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkenazic Jewish, he honors all of his ancestors as a practicing living historian and regularly participates in colonial era reenactments, interpretations, and public educational events. Drew was elected by his Paramount Chief Norris Howard Senior and Council member Norris Howard Junior as Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation of Maryland. Drew also serves as the Algonkian historical consultant for the New Amsterdam History Center of NYC.
Free event, walk-ins welcome or register in advance here: Click for Details.
Learn about the contributions, struggles and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence. Explore material culture of Algonkian people during the revolution as well. Perfect for adults and families with children ages 7 and up.
This event is part of the “America 250: The Revolutionary Spirit Lecture Series” co-sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Public Library, The Weston History & Culture Center and the League of Women Voters of Weston, with support from the Weston America 250 Advisory Group.
About the Presenter: Drew Shuptar-Rayvis (Pekatawas MakataweU “Black Corn”) holds a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from Western Connecticut State University and a Certificate Degree in Archaeology from Norwalk Community College. A true American of the mid-Atlantic region, his family includes indigenous Pocomoke heritage, Pennsylvania Dutch, Welsh, Swiss, English, Scots Irish, Boyko Ukrainian and Ashkenazic Jewish, he honors all of his ancestors as a practicing living historian and regularly participates in colonial era reenactments, interpretations, and public educational events. Drew was elected by his Paramount Chief Norris Howard Senior and Council member Norris Howard Junior as Cultural Ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation of Maryland. Drew also serves as the Algonkian historical consultant for the New Amsterdam History Center of NYC.
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October 4, 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Weston Historical Society
104 Weston Rd. Weston, CT
Weston, CT 06883
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