Seymour Historical Society Presents Native American Mystery

Photo: Library of CongressConnecticut state archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni will tell the dramatic story of Alfred Afraid of Hawk, a Sioux Indian who died in Connecticut in 1900. 

This special program will be held at the Seymour Community Center, at 20 Pine Street, on Tuesday, June 24 at 7 p.m.

Like many other members of the Lakota Sioux tribe, Albert Afraid of Hawk was living in poverty at the end of the 19th century. 

And so as a teenager he signed on to perform in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. 

While touring with the troupe, he died of food poisoning in Danbury and was buried in an unmarked grave whose location remained a mystery for more than a century. 

In this presentation, Dr. Bellantoni will discuss the life and death of Albert Afraid of Hawk, describe how his grave was discovered just a few years ago, and explain how the Native American’s remains were exhumed, identified and returned to family members for an emotional reburial in South Dakota. 

This program is being held at the Seymour Community Center because Dr. Bellantoni normally draws a sizable audience for his presentations. The program is free for Seymour Historical Society members and $5 for non-members. 

For more information, call 203 – 881-2156, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.seymourhistoricalsociety.org.

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