Today we're talking with Bill Schneider, a lifelong muzzleloading enthusiast as he shares how he went from throwing tomahawks at 8 years old to helping run the educational programs at the School of the Long Hunter. 

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Immerse yourself in an intense weekend of instruction, exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. The event is Thursday PM until Sunday Noon. Register on-line at www.prickettsfort.org/register or call (304)363-3030. 

Learn more about the School of the Longhunter 

Learn about other Prickett’s Fort events and activities at www.prickettsfort.org or by calling 304-363-3030. 

The Centennial TV mini series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076993/ 

1st hand accounts referrenced in this episode 

John Tanner - Wikipedia, Abes Books 

Here is one of the most remarkable true stories by and about an Indian captive of the late 18th century. John Tanner was abducted when only nine years old and lived 30 years as a tribesman. His difficult and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to re-integrate into white society is also chronicled.

James Kenny’s Journal and the Frightful Winter of 1761-62 - PDF 

Information from Fort Pitt - https://www.fortpitt.org 

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