How well do you really know this WomanEdited by Madelyn Miller, the Travellady
Her kindly act saves Smith, but more importantly, by marrying another Englishman, John Rolfe, she played a key role in restoring good relations between her father’s people and those in the Jamestown settlement. ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONSHow accurate is this story? How much is myth? Why has this woman captured our imagination for so long? The Virginia Historical Society will examine images of Pocahontas and compare those to the few documented facts about her life. While the exhibit may not dispel all the For more relationship research see www.vahistorical.org PUT THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARPocahontas February 10- June 24, 2007. She will be waiting for you at Virginia Historical Society, The Museum of Virginia History FOR MORE ABOUT RICHMOND VIRGINIAHELPFUL WEBISTES GREAT GUIDEBOOKS REVOLUTIONARY MOTHERS BEST VIRGINIA MUSIC BEST VIRGINIA COOKBOOKS Celebrate Virginia! Cookbooks from the Junior League of Richmond, Virginia BEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN’S BOOKS WHERE TO STAY DON’T MISS FAVORITE RESTAURANTS BEST BREAKFAST BEST THING TO TAKE HOME 1201 N. R VA 22314 Could you have survived? Visit the website, www.Jamestown1607.org to learn more and play the interactive experience, "Stories of a Nation." Photo credit: Virginia Historical Society |
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For several generations, a story has become a staple in history classes, and as such it is an American legend: Captain John Smith, captured by the Powhatan Indians and scheduled for execution, is rescued at the last moment by the pleas of a lovely young “Indian princess” named Pocahontas.
myths of Pocahontas, we hope that it will help explain why they were created and why they have endured so long and so intensely.