The Moravian Massacre

During the American Revolutionary War, a village of Moravian Christian Native Americans were senselessly slaughtered by American Militia from Fort Pitt in Pennsylvania.
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[@Footy_Fan]

As a Christian, I can only wish that I was such an example of Christ as those beautiful Christian Moravian Indians. They have won the war, though. I will get to meet them in Heaven one day.

[@lululoveberry4161]

This one was a heart-wrencher. I'm actually sobbing. That you for making me aware of this story. Again, Dean is becoming a brilliant cinematographer and with each episode, every shot becomes a stand-alone evocative and beautiful picture. Excellent work everyone.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Lulu 🙏🙏

[@singerofalovedson]

9th Generation Moriavian and much of this being erased from History no. Sharing 😢 😭🙏So greatful for this video being still up. To preserve History 😢painful Truth.

[@clinkert483]

These are the types of history that should not be hidden away as you touched on. Forgetting terrible deeds allows people not to learn from past mistakes

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@LoriannSmithsanpell]

Every time I hear about the horrific acts men do to others throughout history, it brings tears to my eyes and I have to ask: what happens to the hearts of men that they can take the life of another? These peaceful men, woman, and children begged for their lives and it mattered none. When you told about a 12 yo girl who begged for her life, it broke me into sobs to know that it did not soften their hearts one bit. I pray their faith has given them eternal rest and peace. This is absolutely an instance where I wish we could go back and change history.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Very well said Loriann. I wish you could as well. Hurts my heart knowing these things happened. 🙏

[@garrettkessler1895]

It's worthy to note that this massacre had a hand in Crawfords defeat near Tymochtee Creek Ohio in June 1782. Ohio natives where outraged by the massacre at Gnadenhutten and vowed revenge.

[@davidirwin1549]

One can understand why the Natives sided with the British as Loyalists over the American's and left for Canada.

[@Magdalenasfears]

I'm Anishinaabe and as soon as I saw the burial mound I got chills. My family is all from Michigan and Canada (my dad's side and a small part of my mom's, at least). Moving to Detroit wouldn't have improved their lives. Originally the natives and the fur traders in the area got along for decades, intermarried, and lived side by side, or with villages of Metis (mixed children) in-between the natives and mostly French settlers. By the time the British took over the area things got bad, they tried to force both the natives and French off lands they'd shared for generations. The enemies of the Anishinaabe tribes (such as Iroquois) side with the British, which was only to be expected, the British hated the French, and the Iroquois hated the Anishinaabe. I can't fault them for it. If the positions had been reversed the same may have happened. But to slaughter peaceful, nonviolent people, just because of what they were... so sad.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Indeed very sad. Thank you for sharing your heritage! Love it! 😊

[@pinup_charmer3348]

I wish hatred could be eradicated from the human heart.

[@real_BryMan]

Nathan Rawlings is buried in my hometown of Bridgeport, Illinois. He is buried in Springhill Cem, along Indian Creek. I live in Vincennes, Indiana where Tecumseh and Harrison had their meeting.

[@chrismcgill]

I admit I was never aware of this tragedy. I am fully aware of the overall tragedy of Native Americans as a whole. This unfortunately adds yet another element of sorrow to the true history of their suffering. Damn. This story hurts to hear about. Thanks for doing this video, though.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Chris 🙏🙏

[@denellelloyd1280]

This is truly sad! Hate is such a malignant disease!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Amen Denelle. 🙏🙏

[@LittleKitty22]

This is just so so sad! Thank you for presenting this story in such a respectful way! I think the spirit boy wanted to show the visitor what had happened and the pain they all felt when they were being murdered. The visistor who saw the spirit boy, must have been am empath to be able to feel the boy's pain. Just why are there so many demons running around pretending to be humans while harming humans! I have often wondered about that. There are too many portals to the underworld open. According to our Hopi beliefs (I'm half Native American), this is what is supposed to happen in the last days of the Fourth World - but why? And for how long? As someone who has also suffered tremendously at the hands of non-human demons, I really wish I had an answer. If it wasn't for them - we would all be living the way we were meant to live: peacefully, happy, without fear. Whatever is causing all this evil to occur, I hope it comes to an end soon and that the world can recover from centuries and millenia of needless pain!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Very well said Little Kitty! Well said indeed. 🙏

[@DoloresJNurss]

I am so sorry that you have suffered so! I have great respect for the wisdom preserved by the Hopi people. As for why, my tribe (Yaqui) holds ceremonies which include men in masks menacing the participants with wooden swords. After awhile it feels real, and frightening. The reason is that without fear there can be no courage. I'm sad that what you have experienced was actual suffering, beyond just fear--that takes a very real, beyond symbolic, courage! The rituals teach us how this can make us spiritually strong. That doesn't make it easy, I know, but it can offer some consolation that it's at least not pointless. At least this has helped me. Long may your people dance!

[@LittleKitty22]

@@DoloresJNurss Thank you! What a beautiful reply! It is true that fear gives courage and that overcoming fear, and thus showing courage, makes us spiritually strong. However, so much of the suffering caused by "humans" is needless suffering. Like this massacre for example. Like my little cat getting brutally murdered. Senseless, meaningless suffering that causes ongoing trauma without anyone gaining anything from it. Just senseless, needless pain and sadness. Courage can also only be gained if one has a chance to confront that which causes the fear. For example, if one is facing a dangerous animal or a human attacker - if one has the chance to confront whatever it is, and fight it, then that is courage. But what if one gets attacked by something that one cannot even fight against? The victims of this massacre didn't stand a chance. My kitty didn't stand a chance. I didn't stand a chance against my numerous attackers. They attacked from behind - where I couldn't see them (both literally and symbolically, as they all attacked in such a way that I didn't see them, or their attacks, coming). My cat's murderer broke in when I was out at work. And that was a personal attack by the way, not a random burglar. When one cannot defend oneself, when one is forced to suffer an unequal and therefore uneven attack, it leaves one powerless and with a sense of helplessness and thereby failure. One doesn't learn courage from that. On the contrary. The symbolic menacing attacks in the rituals you mention are very different. The participants can see the "attackers" and "fight" them. One can have the courage to stand up to them. Or run away - it's a choice. By standing up to them, one shows courage and one learns that an enemy can be overcome. Fear can be overcome. You are right, that teaches courage. But this doesn't apply to attacks where one doesn't see the attackers coming. And it is this senseless suffering created by these creatures that I would not describe as human that causes all the ongoing trauma and pain. That's why this site of Gnadenhutten is haunted - the spirit boy is still crying in sadness over an attack that his people had no chance to fight against. And gosh, I can sense his pain just from watching this video. These demonic creatures that attack humans (and animals) need to get forced back into the underworld. And the portals to the underworld need to be closed forever! I hope this will happen soon - very soon! It is time for the Fifth World to emerge. Keep your nation's rituals alive! They are more important than ever.

[@DoloresJNurss]

@@LittleKitty22 You have given me much to think about. You have suffered too much! May you--and the world--be delivered from evil!

[@LittleKitty22]

@@DoloresJNurss Thank you - I am always praying for that too! This world wasn't created for suffering. All this evil needs to be gotten rid of!

[@jasonhammond4640]

Thank you for covering the Gnadenhutten Massacre. I've been there a number of times since I was a kid. Dad and I used to put our canoe in the river near by for trips down to Dresden passing by all the old Delaware Indian sites along the way. I've always noted that even the modern village and surrounding area has an oppressed, maybe sad feel about it. Last year while returning from an event at Shonebrun Historic Village I made sure to stop so our daughter would know of the place and pay her respects at the mound. I had read a ghost story about the area some time back. A couple years after the massacare, an American army column was marching through on their way back to Ft Pitt from Ft Detroit and halted and encamped across the river in the valley. In the night, they reported an erie fog rolling in and the soldiers seeing faces of Native Americans in the fog thought to be the victims of the massacre. From then on an army column never halted there again while traveling between the two forts.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Oh how I wish I would have known that Jason. That’s an amazing story! Thanks for sharing this with us! 🙏🙏

[@TSC-hr7ir]

Thank You for Sharing this very horrible crime of American History This should be taught in schools

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank YOU for watching and commenting! 🙏🙏

[@hauntedbyhaunted]

I have visited this site before and it is amazing how little people know about this tragedy. May those innocent lives lost never be forgotten🙏.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Knight-of-Sarcasm]

It wasn't taught in my schools and my classes at college were wider scope than Ohio. Today is the first day I learned about it at 54.

[@muddyhotdog4103]

​@@Knight-of-Sarcasmtbf there's just soo much history, whether good or bad, to educate students with and cram into a curriculum on top of math,science, grammar etc. Sometimes it can depend on the teacher as well

[@anthimatter]

I'm a pretty stoic guy but this story brought tears to my eyes. We had massacres not unlike this here in Australia in the 19th century. A hard story to tell, thank you for telling it.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Anthony 🙏🙏

[@betong3449]

Thank you for sharing. I love to learn more about the American history, since we're generally not taught very much of it in Sweden, sadly. This is truly sad and the story about a massacre like this, is like you said: "Should be remembered, to not be replayed". Great vid, thanks :)

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Betong. 😊🙏🙏

[@brandyjean7015]

We aren't taught the truth of the atrocities committed against the indigenous people in America either.

[@betong3449]

@@brandyjean7015 I see. That’s a shame!

[@betong3449]

@@CuriousHistoryYT Thanks

[@brandyjean7015]

@@betong3449 it really is. After "Manifest Destiny & Go West young man" it gets rather fuzzy. Unless, of course, a white person gets hurt/killed...then there's documentation & retaliation galore.

[@charlenegodard564]

Such a beautiful and moving presentation. When I visited this place many years ago, I cried almost the whole time I was there. It was like being stabbed in the heart. I find myself with tears in my eyes even now. Thank you for your work.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

You’re welcome Charlene. 🙏🙏

[@hermitbob7304]

Thanks for presenting history in all its ugly forms without trying to sugar coat it.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@frankharrington4881]

Heartbreaking this made me both sad and mad! Thank you for telling this! May God give rest to those poor souls! Patricia Gambino Harrington

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching Patricia. Indeed a dark day.

[@pisceanx8382]

This is so sickening, I can't even find words.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

It is. 🙏🙏

[@bravewave2084]

Excellent piece. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🦋 The butterfly is the symbol for the spirit guide of the one who protects the children . 🦋🦋🦋May their spirits fly to Grandfather sky. There are many paths leading to the same mountain top. The important thing is to be on one 🌺

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Such a beautiful comment Brave Wave! Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@surlypuffin6375]

I love history. Love the way you present it. This one made me cry. The name of town in German is houses of grace. What a sad evil we humans are to each other.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Very true. Thanks for watching Surly! 🙏🙏

[@joanhoffman3702]

Man’s inhumanity to man. When will we learn to turn away from such hatred?

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@katm5903]

OH my gosh, this is horrible! Thank you for bringing this story to an audience so that hopefully something like this will never happen again.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Kat 🙏🙏

[@TurnipGreen]

It's unbelievably sad what was done to the Native Americans. And even more heart wrenching that it was considered ok. 💔

[@beautifulfaith9367]

Such a sad sad story told so wonderfully. This made me hurt for these people who were so trusting. Thank you for your history lessons so much. Shirl K - Texas 🐾

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@amydavis4945]

I'm still wiping away tears as I attempt to write this. I'm not even sure what to say. I don't think I could ever visit there... just my "white" feet would seem to be a betrayal upon those grounds. God rest their souls. Forgive us.

[@brianfalls5038]

My friend, thank you for keeping these memories alive. A lot of these stories are heart breaking and horrible and show the evils that man can inflict. So long as we can remember stories like this then maybe, just maybe they won't ever be repeated. Those that don't know history are bound to repeat it and I for one would hope that something like this is never, ever repeated. Thank you sir and keep up the great videos. R.I.P. to all those Christian Indians that lost their lives that day.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Brian 🙏

[@morningloryke]

My heart hurts and I cried. Please may nothing like this ever be repeated. Thank You

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jaytay8637]

Love these vids. clear and informative with empathy but no drama, that is left to the story itself.Many thanks and good wishes from U.K.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Jay Tay 🙏🙏

[@melissamccarty6631]

Beautifully put together as always. Please keep feeding the curious minds the history it craves so desperately.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏

[@christophereaves862]

We need to remember our past so we don’t repeat it. Americans have forgotten this and we are repeating our past

[@stan1027]

The shame of all this is that they were taught to believe in a god who would save them, taking away their own survival instincts.

[@nantahayala2294]

Mans inhumanity to mankind, the needless wars and hatred.

[@pamelahicks517]

This touched me deeply. I can't stop crying. So much inexcusable hatred and murder exhibited in this reprehensible massacre. It also disturbs me these wonderful people that were slaughtered can't find peace and rest. Like you said, this must be remembered so it can never happen again.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@garrettkessler1895]

I first read about this in high school while reading a book called the frontiersmen by Alan Eckert. I was horrified. But life in general during that time in the old north west was hell for all involved. I'm proud that my home state of Ohio has many counties with native names. What happened to our Delaware brothers..sisters and children was unnecessary and unacceptable. I condemn their actions and for not protecting the Christian Delaware's.

[@DoloresJNurss]

Thank you for having the courage to post this! Bless you!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Bless you too Dolores 😊😊🙏🙏

[@meri6326]

I'd like to Thank You for your videos, I grew up in Portage County Ohio and still reside in Ohio to this day. I had no idea of Ohio's rich history until I watch your videos. I'd love to see more on the Randolph/Atwater history. Thank you

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Randolph/Atwater. Got it. It’s added to the list Meri. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@trish8608]

I didn't even know of this one. They never taught this in history class. I love it. Thank you. Obviously there are horrific, disgustful acts we humans have committed that we try to cover up and never teach in school. May they R I.P.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Knight-of-Sarcasm]

The same here, Trish. For all my schooling, even in my pre-teaching classes, I only had a single Ohio History class in 7th grade, and that was just 1/3 of the year as they balanced it with American and Government. We traveled to Fort Lawrence not long ago and I learned the history there, and saw how the footprint of history still lies on the ground. May we make sure our kids never forget the evil as well as the good that men have done so that they are not repeated.

[@barbararexroad5897]

Thank you for the well needed reminder of history. It sickens me to know what we, as the children of God, are truly capable of, I’m spite of the love from our Heavenly Father. God bless you.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

God bless you as well Barbara. 🙏🙏

[@kendiholloway2378]

Thank you for bringing us these accounts. When people deny history we are doomed to repeat it, we can't let that happen.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏🙏

[@joelpless1864]

Thank you. Well-done in telling one of the most terrible events in American history. Never again.

[@christophereaves862]

Wow man, I give this video a 10 out of 10.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Christopher! I appreciate it! 😊

[@packrat1210]

I’ve never heard about this before. Such a shameful and horrendous crime. For people to do this to these native Christian’s including children as they prayed and sang shows the militias total depravity and cruelty and abject failure as human beings.

[@laurieann8984]

We as a society will pay for these brutal acts when we face our Christ. I am humbled by the strength of these innocent peoples. I am shamed by what carnage was inflicted upon them. Will the people of this earth ever rise above power and cruelty? Pray.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@ricknixdorf7316]

Wow! Man's brutality to man. Really sad. Even though I grew up in eastern OH, I'd never heard about this massacre before. Curious? Thank you for your research and excellent presentation!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

You’re welcome Rick. Thank you for your support!

[@Trudy_Stumpt]

My heart aches in sorrow for these Native Americans! They did not deserve to be deceived, tortured then killed! Thank you for this video! This is horrible! I’m crying for everyone of them! This video had to of been hard for you to do! As more videos come out, I must say they are getting better and better! Now I wonder about Kent because at Towners Woods it’s a Native American mound like this video! I don’t know the history of it but I pray 🙏🏼 they wasn’t treated the way these people were! 🫶🏼😡😭

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Avengie Grace. Yep it was very difficult. The more I read about what happened, the sadder and madder I got. Towners woods won’t be so bad. That burial mound goes way back before the European migration from what I understand.

[@donnamerriman4323]

This story was heart wrenching! Bless each and everyone who died needlessly.

[@christinereinhart2111]

Thanks for sharing. I can imagine what those poor people went through to be slaughtered by your own tools.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏

[@robinhettinger6592]

This just breaks my heart. There are so many tragedies in history. When will we learn from history and treat others as we would want to be treated.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏

[@garycordle5295]

Class is in session,thank you for all the history and information that you give us, some of us would never know anything about it, now days how they try to make over history and hide it 👍

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

My pleasure Gary. Thank YOU for supporting the channel!

[@garycordle5295]

@@CuriousHistoryYT your very welcome and thank you for the videos and work that you do👍

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊😊🙏🙏

[@jimcoldham105]

Truly dreadful. 😞

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@lmcpeek5570]

As Someone who has grown up in Gnadenhutten my entire life and wanting to know about history, it shook me when I figured out this happened. This helped me learn a little more about this tragic event that happened in my Hometown.

[@Primecheese]

Am from this area absolutely great video, also very impressed you pronounced all the places correctly!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Prime Cheese! 😊😊😊

[@jamesTBurke]

Sad thing is I'm part cherrokee and mohawk and have never heard of this tribe

[@pisceanx8382]

Going to be watching this here in just a few minutes.

[@darabennett4316]

Lol, I like your honesty.

[@jerryhoschouer5131]

Thank You for sharing! They have not gotten away with anything for God knows what was done and who done wrong. ………………………

[@heatherleonbruno3263]

Incredible video. As an Ohioan and history buff, with family in that area that I spent summers with as a child- I can not understand how I’ve never heard about this?! Thank you for sharing in such an informative and compassionate way.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

My pleasure Heather. Thank you for watching!

[@chriswhittington294]

Thank you! My wish WAS granted! I wanted to hear some of Ohio's Indian history. History is so important to learn, even the tragic history, so we can learn from our mistakes and never ever repeat it. Thanks for bringing this history to light. ❤️

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank YOU Chris! The month of November will be dedicated to Native Americans here on the channel. I am eager to share more. 😊

[@barryallenflash1]

GREAT video! You guys are on your way to making better videos than something we'd see out of Hollywood. Such a tragedy! This is the 1st time hearing this story and being from IN, you'd of thought I'd of heard of it growing up since it's right next door (OH). Being a history buff I love hearing NEW stories about our past, not all are good, but nonetheless they are part of our history and need to be told, so THANK YOU for doing that. You guys have a subscriber for life! Have you ever thought of going to Gary IN? There's some very interesting history in that town. Let me know. I'm from Muncie by the way, NOT Gary.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for subscribing Brian! I really appreciate it! Love having you in the community! Indiana is on the list. Lots to see in that wonderful state!

[@pamelashiflett5281]

That was a hard story to tell, but it needs to be told. God bless you.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@joannbeiser4907]

Great presentation. Thank you

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@LadyDiePromotions]

As a Native American descendant, I applaud your efforts to show respect for those who were butchered in the most disgusting and despicable way by evil men. Thank you for telling this story.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏🙏

[@scrapbookedmemories7736]

I’ve been to Hernhut, the original home of the Moravians. Thank you for sharing this story

[@rockchick1111]

Thank you for recording this. Those poor people, it really is heart-sickening. How can people be so cruel to one another?

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

I feel the same way RockChick. It’s unimaginable.

[@cassfracassi7825]

Class act ending!👍 Moral of this horror story do not take vengeance into your own hands never pays off.....not meant for humans.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thanks Cass 🙏

[@reginadrayton8374]

You’re amazing! Thank you for all the wonderful history lessons 🤗.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Regina. 😊🙏

[@reginadrayton8374]

@@CuriousHistoryYT Absolutely my pleasure ❤️. This old nerd loves your channel😁

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@suzannecrum9702]

This is the first I have heard of this story.Thank you for telling of it.Horrible as it was-needs retelling over and over! God bless!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Suzanne. 🙏🙏

[@peteranderson210]

Very moving video, thanks! I remember learning this in my Ohio History class, 1966, no doubt sanitized considerably. We went to these places on field trips. I can but say that these Moravian natives were martyrs of the first order, shining examples of their faith. What we see in the murderers was an oft-repeated tale: atrocity followed by denial and coverup. I grew up in Wooster and love seeing this part of Ohio's history finally getting the recognition it deserves.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching Peter! 😊😊😊

[@edwardkellogg1284]

I have to say that Ohio has some real interesting history. This senseless slaughter should not have happened against these native Americans. I like the end showing inside the cabins. Keep up the great work.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Edward 🙏🙏

[@Lewman211]

Hi John, Oh...where to start with this video. What a heartbreaking tragedy, this one got really close to the heart, and when you got to the part about what they did to the Indians it had me in tears. To think that someone would be that heartless to promise someone they will take care of them and in just a few days lives were ended. One day those who did this will face an Eternal Judgement as we all will, and they will have to answer the question "Why did you do this?" To those who wrung their hands and left, because they couldn't stand the scene, and the cries, may God bless them. There are far to many tragedies in the world today, but to go back in time, and hear about this is just awful. I am hoping one day that when i can make it out that way, I will be stopping by and expressing my condolences to all those who's lives were lost, and bring them a gift to share with them as well. Thank you so much, John to you, and your entire crew for taking us back in time to share "Curious History" with us all, and things that no one knows about, or has been forgotten to time, and place. You all stay safe out on the road in your travels, and may God bless all those unfortunate souls who's lives were lost, and may God bless you all, as you continue to provide us all with beautiful, and yet at times sad videos from times long forgotten.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

I am humbled Lewis. Thank you 🙏

[@dawnrowlands2408]

Good evening, this was so tragic. I hadn't heard about this event, history lessons for me (UK) didn't really spend much time on what happened to the First Nation peoples. I'm wondering if, when taught history, are events like this taught in the US ? I heard an old saying, I think it's from Belarus 'if you keep one eye on the past, you are blind in one eye. If you forget the past, you are blind in both'. Best regards, this was beautifully filmed and very respectful, thank you.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Dawn! I’m don’t believe these important lessons are taught in school. Perhaps at the university level if enrolled in a Native American history class. Good saying as well. The history holds the secrets to the future. Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@annalexander9565]

As I spend time this Christmas Eve I am spending time learning more about my heritage. I grew up in a Moravian family in Winston-Salem, NC. My ancestors date back to the American Revolution. In fact, one of my ancestors built the iconic teapot.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Awesome!!

[@jasmynehenderson1323]

Hello John, thank you for sharing this. My family on my dad's side has been living in the area since the early 1800s. Not alot of people know what moravians are so it is hard to explain but I greatly appreciate you explaining this side of history. Growing up in the moravian church myself and visiting the cemetery growing up it always felt like a place of solace. My dad has told me even the cheif of police won't go there at night because he had witnessed things he couldn't explain. I am greatful to you for posting online for others to know this history. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

My pleasure Jasmyne! Thank you for watching! 😊😊

[@jasmynehenderson1323]

@CuriousHistoryYT of course! Excited to see more videos. Love history there's always something new to learn 🐱

[@belles_library]

Beautifully and respectfully done. You are so right that we need to know these stories.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@kimberlylamantia7794]

Absolutely heartbreaking! I never knew. Going to light a candle for all those poor souls 🕯️

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

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[@Peedarb]

Thank you for preserving this terrible history, thank you so much.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

You’re most welcome Ryan. 🙏🙏

[@Peedarb]

@@CuriousHistoryYT it reminds me of my own former Church's terrible history of mountain Meadows massacre

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Such a terrible incident. Both have many of the same attributes. Especially the way they lied to gain trust (and take away their weapons) only to lure them to their death. So sad.

[@Peedarb]

@@CuriousHistoryYT I had an ancestor who was murdered at Mountain Meadows along with her nine children and husband, her name was Elizabeth (Ingram) Fancher. When I found this out, I left the LDS church and begged Gods forgiveness the horrors perpetrated by my church and my occasional defense of that church (The church denies much activity in the matter but it is my personal belief that they were involved to the highest levels of the church)

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Sorry to hear about this Ryan. Such a sad story about your ancestors. 🙏

[@danaserano4780]

You have an art for storytelling and relaying history. I lived in Ohio for 3 years as a child, and am intrigued by the tales you tell. Thanks for sharing this tragic and shameful event.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching and commenting Dana! I appreciate your kind words 😊

[@nancyhatcher3320]

Thank you for sharing this horrid story with sensitivity & respect! All too often these events are told with sensation and disrespect. Once again, I thank you.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching Nancy! ❤️❤️😊😊🙏🙏

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Such a tragedy. I have visited that location. Thanks for your presentation.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching!

[@tinarussell3969]

This literally made me feel sick and brought me to tears

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏

[@JoshBearheart]

Nicely done!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thanks Josh 😊🙏🙏

[@smurray7433]

Wow this story makes me sick to my stomach. What an atrocious act. Thank you for sharing it tho. I’m going to go cry now.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😢

[@beverlyhickey2705]

Such a sad story. As always you provided another informative story.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thanks Beverly! 🙏

[@timopoling6447]

Wonderfully educational video as usual! Such an absolute tragedy. I do have a bit of a correction (not that its important)/ factoid for ya: Gnadenhütten (Noddenhooten) German for "Grace Huts".

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Yep. The true pronunciation is how you have it written. The inhabitants of the town, however, pronounce it the way I said it in the video. Wanted to stay true to the local vernacular.

[@timopoling6447]

@@CuriousHistoryYT ahh! Ok, gotcha! No worries. As I said, it wasn't of the utmost importance at all. I hope youre all well & I'm definitely curious to see your next walk through history!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊😊😊

[@aprilschaeffer7093]

Thank you for sharing this. I have never known about this tragedy! 😪

[@lyndabeckham2340]

My 7times great grandfather moved from Bethlehem to Genaudhutten. 1742-1814. He is buried in Genaudhutten. In 1995, this CA Granddaughter visited his grave. Peter Ginther. My Great grandmothers maiden name was Ginther. And then her married name was. No longer.

[@scottsimon2112]

Another great video on Ohio history. Your videos keep getting better and better.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Scott! 😊

[@chesterharvey5425]

I would like to say thank you for sharing with us I love your site and I look forward to each video I've always liked history and really enjoy the way you tell it. Thank you and looking forward to lots more :)

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Chester! I appreciate it! 😊

[@gregoryclayton8287]

Thanks!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊

[@susanrodriguez1982]

thank you for sharing this. i had never heard of this until you shared it. i hope you and your family are doing good

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Susan. We are well. Hope you and yours are well too! 😊

[@susanrodriguez1982]

@@CuriousHistoryYT im glad you and your family are doing good. me and my 5 year old chuhuahua named tornado are doing pretty good. he sure keeps me busy but thats a good thing

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Sure is! Love it! 😊

[@Joe_Dirt82]

Just up the road from me a ways. I visit it often. Always get chills when I'm there. Another tale of don't let them disarm you.

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

A amazing story enjoyed every minute of it sure had a beautiful day for it thank you the history lesson I certainly am grateful for living in the times we do sometimes I wonder and thanks again for your time and effort in making these videos so some of us (ME) can be enlightened and educated man I'll tell ya I have no idea where I was by in high school Good Lord

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊🙏🙏

[@robylove9190]

Thank you very much. You are an excellent story teller and Dean is doing a fantastic cinematic job.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

😊😊

[@davidwilcox7346]

Thank you for teaching us all

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

🙏🙏

[@curtislavallee8444]

very tragic and sad thank you so much.

[@kristymanning987]

Oh my gosh, my heart is so heavy and I feel like sobbing. I will never understand how humans could do this to other humans, especially babies & children.😢😢❤

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Me neither Kristy.

[@carolgarnermcadam610]

What a dreadful, shameful act. I truly am ashamed to think some of my relatives may have been involved in this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention! great video!

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Carol! 🙏

[@traviswadezinn]

Very sad, thank you for remembering and sharing

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you for watching and commenting Travis!

[@pinup_charmer3348]

I love your history videos. You are such a respectful host to the memory of those you speak of. This story had me in tears, I won't lie. The darkness that can lay in human hearts is shattering. But the worst to me is that even in death these people have no release. It should be the perpetrators doomed to walk the earth looking for an absolution that will never come.

[@CuriousHistoryYT]

Thank you Pinup_Charmer. 🙏🙏