Coming Home to Werowocomoco
Representatives of Native American tribes, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, and other state officials commemorated Werowocomoco, the seat… read more
Representatives of Native American tribes, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, and other state officials commemorated Werowocomoco, the seat of Chief Powhatan’s power. It was a thriving economic and social center for the tribes in the Virginia Peninsula region. This event was hosted by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources close
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