and diversionary tactics gave the impression that “their numbers were legion.” Fearing a trap, the enemy stopped in its tracks. Despite being outnumbered 30 to 1, the Tuscaroras were able to buy the escaping residents enough time to get out of harm’s way. Tuscarora Heroes Monument Trivia Despite multi-year efforts by the local volunteers to get the federal and New York State governments to offer some kind of special medal or award to the Tuscaroras, neither was forthcoming. However, financial support was received from the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, an arm of the National Park Service. The GPS coordinates of the location that the Tuscaroras are believed to have first intervened in the attack are engraved on the leg of the largest sculpture. Total cost of the bronze monument and plaza was $352,000. The Village of Lewiston, NY, donated public property for the monument on the southwest corner of Portage Road and Center Street. Three webcams broadcast streaming video from the monument site can be accessed at the Historical Association of Lewiston Inc. website. A time capsule, to be opened in 2213, was entombed in one of the pillars. Commemorative coins and stamps were released in honor of the Tuscarora Heroes bicentennial. A hardcover book, chronicling the monument project, was also released by the Historical Association in early 2014. References External links Historic Lewiston Website Tuscarora Heroes Monument webcams (broadcast 24/7) Monuments and memorials in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Niagara County, New York Tuscarora Sculptures of Native Americans