"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum

When:
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 6:00p -
7:30p

Where:
Bunker Hill Community College A-300 Auditorium
250 New Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA 02129

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
bostrangers National Parks of Boston

Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences, Movies

Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/up-and-down-the-river-film-and-forum-tickets-1990015253192

Join the National Parks of Boston and BHCC for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film "Up and Down the River."


Spanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras, "Up and Down the River" delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution.


Following the film showing, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw, Co-Founder, Akomawt Educational Initiative).


This program is free to the public. Registration is required.


Doors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.

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