Western New York Heritage

Ambush at Devil’s Hole: Massacre or Job Action?

By Stephen L. Cocca - January 15, 2012

On the surface, the Devil’s Hole “Massacre” of 1763 seemed to be a violent slaughter of British soldiers by the Seneca Indians. But new research reveals this event may instead be the earliest recorded job action in Western New York.

The full content is available in the Winter 2012 Issue.

Related Content
"A Cabbin of Bark": Joncaire's Magazine Royal

Three centuries ago, French traders established this small, but important site in what is now Lewiston.
A Visit to Niagara Falls

For centuries, people of all backgrounds and walks of life have recorded their impressions of Niagara Falls. Jack Wysocki provides a survey of these viewpoints, as well as the accompanying development — good and bad — of one of Western New York's most significant geographic features.
Dressed to Kill: Uniforms on the Niagara During the War of 1812

Though far removed from the camouflage of today, the uniforms worn by War of 1812 soldiers served a variety of purposes.
Rebel, Patriot, Traitor or Reformer: Canadian Perspectives on William Lyon Mackenzie

Today, Canadians remember William Lyon Mackenzie in a variety of ways, which often differ from how Americans view this controversial figure.
From the Gift Shop
Buffalo-Niagara Connections: A New Regional History of the Niagara Link

By: John Percy

Geography's impact on the history of Western New York and Ontario's Niagara Peninsula.
The War of 1812: Vol I-1812: The Conflict Ignites

The first volume in Western New York Heritage's three part series.
More by Stephen L. Cocca
The Amusement Parks of the Southern Tier

This survey of several Southern Tier entertainment destinations evokes memories of a bygone era.
"Queen of the Clouds:" Olean's "Adopted in Death" Balloon-Jumping Daughter

A tragic accident leads to an outpouring of kindness for a stranger in a Southern Tier city.
WNY Heritage Sponsors

© 2024 Western New York Heritage, Inc. - All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy