The site — located on the north bank of the James River downstream from present Richmond — was also home to a plantation and enslaved community and it is recognized as the site of Richmond’s surrender ...
Two Richmond-area spots have landed on this year's list of Virginia's "most endangered" sites. Why it matters: Preservation Virginia, the group behind the list, hopes to save the historically ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The tale of the legendary Pocahontas remains one of the most researched and well-documented instances of Native American history.
Capt. John Smith and Chief Powhatan had historic encounters in Werowocomoco. Stan Fellows Trudging through swamp mud on a cold February day in 1608, Capt. John Smith and a small band of armed men ...
Kneeling figure of Chief Powhatan is installed over the town's original spring. The figure is drinking from a cup held in both hands. The figure is painted a white-pink color. siris_ari_338607 ...
Afte rmore than 400 years, Paramount Chief Powhatan can rest in peace because Werowocomoco, his seat of spiritual and secular authority, is in the hands of respectful stewards of the land. Bob and ...
The view of the people who met the ships was very different from that of the newcomers aboard them–and that of most historical writings since. The native people (collectively called the Powhatan) did ...