Mashantucket Tribes News Today

Renewed hostilities over the Pequot War of 1636-1638 failed Tuesday to resolve whether John Mason, a Connecticut colonial leader who nearly eradicated the Pequot tribe, deserves a place of honor at the state Capitol.

The future of the Capitol statue of Connecticut colonial leader John Mason remains uncertain after legislative commission’s vote. Mason has been accused of genocide for his role in the Pequot Massacre.

Renewed hostiles over the Pequot War of 1636-1638 proved indecisive as to whether John Mason deserves a place of honor at the state Capitol.

Is John Mason, a founder of the Connecticut Colony, guilty of a 17th-century war crime and unworthy of a statue at the state Capitol?