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The Patawomeck Indians are historically among the first Indian tribes that encountered the European & English settlers who came to America. At the time of Virginia's first explorations, We were an Algonquian-speaking tribe, allied with the Powhatan Nation of Virginia. We were also among the first watermen, hunters, farmers, trappers on the Potomac River. Along with harvesting our food from the Potomac and its many tributaries in what is now present day Stafford & King George Counties, we grew maize (corn), squash, and other Native American foods. The Patawomeck were also great hunters of waterfowl, deer, rabbit, squirrels, and raccoon.

 

The ancestral based Patawomeck Indian Tribe numbers over 500, most of whom live within 10 miles of the tribe’s original village. Many of the tribal members grew up living off the land and water, learning traditional skills along with modern technology. Even today, some descendants of the Patawomeck Indians continue the traditional occupations of their ancestors

 

 

PATAWOMECK Model Dugout Canoe Raffle

Model Handcrafted by Leroy "Buddy" Jett, Jr.

Drawing:  General Meeting - Oct. 2010

Donation:  $2.00 each -or- 3 for $5.00

Tax Deductible Donation

Send your check to:

Patawomeck Heritage Foundation

PO Box 615

Colonial Beach, VA 22443

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