The Last of the Mohicans & How I Survived the French & Indian War

Join author and historian Ted Franklin Belue for a fascinating look at James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans, its influence on American literature, and Belue’s own experience working as an extra on the 1991 film set. From frontier history to Hollywood adventure, this engaging program offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on one of America’s most iconic stories.

Belue is an award-winning author, historian, and media consultant whose work has appeared on the History Channel, BBC, NPR, and more. He is the 2021 recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award and author of numerous books including Finding Daniel Boone and The Long Hunt.

This free public program is presented in collaboration with the Shelby County Historical Society as part of the With Liberty & Justice For All speaker series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Celebrating 250 Years of History in Shelby County, Kentucky!