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About The Frenchman
In a remote corner of Southwest Virginia, Pierre Francois Tubeuf staked his claim to build St. Marie on the Clinch River — a new French colony far from the threats of the French Revolution.
With letters of introduction from Lafayette and dreams of creating his coal empire in Virginia, Tubeuf was forced to leave his wife behind in France. He survived a deadly sea voyage only to have his servants abandon him upon arrival in Virginia.
Then he faced greater nightmares when he reached Russell County, where nothing was as he had been promised.
Shoestring, a 501 (c) 3 non profit is raising funds to bring this story to life. Any support will help us reach the goal . You can donate here and desigate your contribution for The Frenchman.
Thanks to Wilderness Road and Clinch River State Parks, we shot a “sizzle reel”. Alex Long led the cast as Pierre Tubeuf.
