of one of the most influential families in green bay history. finally, with that ensemble comes his sword. is this one if not the only type of sword. this is a historic -- you can see the silver pommel head of the dog. it was a hunting sword that was probably -- it was certainly produced in france. this green color on the handle is actually dyed ivory. this is 18th century, circa 1770. this would have been one of the swords that had a recreational component in its original intent in france. these were coveted items and showed your status by using it. actually fighting with it, we don't know. certainly, it would have been a mark of status and pride an d one of the only examples of late 18th century 34 inch long hunting sword from paris, france.

i think we are very fortunate here at the neville public museum here in brown county to have pieces of american history that resound across generations. what you are seeing is elements that we are focusing on a specific time. -- specific time period of contact. native american and european populations are coming going. the material culture, the artifacts, the paintings, all illustrate the points of crossroads on a highway that has brought people to this landscape for millennia. it just happens to be a very interesting snapshot in time of when cultures collide, ultimately integrate, and then celebrate their identity for future generations. >> eleazer williams leaves a lasting impact on a number of

counts. he led a group of all-night indians, andeida they settle on the side of green bay. nation remains here, a vital part of the greater green bay community. the other legacy that eleazer williams left behind is a bit more bizarre. after he was removed from his position with the episcopal church, williams began perpetuating a story that he was the lost prince of france. in the early part of the 19th century, any number of folks in europe and in north america were claiming to be the lost prince xvifrance, the son of louis w and marie antoinette, who was imprisoned following the french revolution. the boy reportedly died while in prison in france, the rumors persisted that the boy had been smuggled out of prison, was

living in exile, waiting to return to the throne. williams lived here on the banks of the river with his wife. the foundation of the home still remains. for the >> it was a great location for william to spin his tales for travelers heading up and down the river, which was one of the main thoroughfares. through a chance encounter with a number of french officials and the reporters of the day, williams continued to push this story that he was the lost prince of france. thatazine ran a story purportedly doubled of their magazine,on to the that subsequently led to a book called "the lost prince." williams really lived off of his story. he was invited all the parties and receptions of the high