Wilmington, NC
W: 910-962-3315
H: 910-343-6970
lavered@uncw.edu
Travel Regions: 8, 10-13
Dr. LaVere is a Professor of History at UNC Wilmington, where he teaches classes in U.S. and American Indian History. He is the author of numerous articles for journals and periodicals, as well as three books: Contrary Neighbors: The Southern Plains and the Removed Indians in Indian Territory; The Caddo Chiefdoms: Caddo Politics and Economics; and Life Among the Texas Indians: The WPA Narratives. Dr. LaVere received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
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What Happened to the Lost Colony? (new)
The Lost Colony is one of the great NC mysteries. History professor
Dr. David LaVere’s research shows that when the English colonists
who were left on Roanoke in 1587 disappeared, they tried to leave
clues to their whereabouts. Though John Smith and others would look
for them, the Lost Colonists were never seen again by Europeans.
Their fate terrified the English and had the potential to derail
future English colonization. This talk explains Roanoke Indian society
and politics, English Elizabethan politics and colonial ambitions,
who and what made the Roanoke colony fail, and what LaVere believes
happened to the Lost Colonists.
America Without Indians: An Imaginary Journey
Too often, whether it be in movies, novels, or even history books, when it comes to American history, Indians are viewed merely as interesting sideshows or as menacing nuisances which must be pushed aside for the nation to achieve its destiny. In reality, American Indians were integral to the development of the United States, its institutions, and its history. This presentation asks the listener to imagine that the Western Hemisphere truly was a "virgin land," devoid of Indian peoples. Then, in a compelling presentation , Dr. LaVere takes listeners on a journey of how the nation may have developed had there been no Indians in this hemisphere. By the end of the presentation, listeners will come away with an understanding of just how truly important and essential Indians were to the development of the United States.
North Carolina Indians Before the English
Long before the English ever arrived at Roanoke in 1584, the Indian peoples of NC had ancient, sophisticated societies expertly adapted to the land. This program examines NC Indian societies and cultures, particularly those living in the eastern part of the state before the English arrived at Roanoke. Topics discussed include pre-Columbian history of NC, the roles of Indian men and women, how they lived, their societies and economics. Dr. David LaVere illustrates the program with John White's 1586 images of North Carolinian Indians.
Requirements for Program: lectern, screen
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