By TRICIA DEISCH
Donor Relations Director, Warsaw Christian School

WARSAW — Warsaw Christian School 4th graders traveled to Tippecanoe Battlefield near Lafayette, Nov. 3. 

The students stood on the actual battlefield where early Native Americans had inhabited the land. They learned how many white settlers began moving into the region, trading at the fort known as Keth-tip-pe-can-nunk. Later, as more conflicts ensued between Native Americans and the white settlers, General William Henry Harrison’s army of 1,000 men fought Native Americans at Tippecanoe, led by “The Prophet.” The Battle of Tippecanoe is considered by many to be one of the opening battles of the War of 1812.

An 85-foot marble monument was built to commemorate General Harrison, who later became President Harrison for a very short time.

Students toured the museum and gift shop which displayed many objects of the Native Americans and settlers, as well as the battle. A historic display of 51 long guns and firearms also was viewed. Tour guides did an excellent job telling stories of both cultures involved in this historic event of Indiana history.