Solving a 160-year-Old Mystery: The Origin of the Rebel Yell
What is the origin of the 'Rebel Yell', the one often suggested to be an homage to Native war whoops or animal sounds? Using 19th century agricultural maps and cultural analysis, JES Scholar-in-Residence and Political Science Professor Diane Chido tracks the roots of the famed confederate battle cry, which leads back to Scots-Irish hog farmers along the piney woods of Appalachia. She'll discuss the findings of her research, and their importance.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 4, 7pm to 8:30pm
Admission: $10/person; $15 with guest
Diane Chido, M.S., is founder of Erie-based research firm, DC Analytics, and a former faculty instructor with the Mercyhurst University Department of Intelligence Studies. Recently returned from a three-year contract as the Security and Intelligence Policy Advisor to the U.S. Army’s Peace Keeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), she looks forward to applying her 25-plus years of expertise in supporting post-conflict and fragile societies to Erie’s current challenges. She has published and lectured widely on security, intelligence, socio-cultural and economic development topics and possesses an M.S. in Applied Intelligence Analysis and an M.A. in Russian Language.
