Colliding Worlds: George Croghan’s America

Among America’s historic figures are many whose names faded into obscurity, while men of lesser merit became national heroes. George Croghan (c.1718-1782) is one of these forgotten men. This lecture will explore Croghan’s life and how he bridged colliding worlds: colonists and Indigenous nations; loyalists and patriots. Join Locust Grove’s own Kaitlyn Tisdale, MA, as we learn more about George Croghan and his role in shaping the American frontier as we commemorate America’s semiquincentennial. The lecture is presented as part of Locust Grove’s Afternoon Lecture Series, on the first Wednesday of each month, and takes place on Wednesday, April 1. Doors will open at 12:50 PM for desserts and beverages; lectures begin at 1:15. Locust Grove members may purchase tickets for $8, and the general public for $10. Kaitlyn Tisdale is a Louisville, KY native and the Director of Mission at Historic Locust Grove. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Kentucky and her Master’s degree in Historic Preservation and Folk Studies from Western Kentucky University. Kaitlyn has worked as a public historian and museum professional for 15 years and has been with Historic Locust Grove since 2020.