Upcoming Events
QUARTERLY MEETINGS
Sunday January 14, 2018 2pm.
Sunday April 8, 2018 2pm.
Sunday July 8, 2018 2pm.
Annual Meeting
Sunday October 14, 2018 2pm.
All meetings are held at:
Bethel Baptist Church
1193 White Oak Road
Fredericksburg, Va. 22405
Ferry Farm
July 4th 2018 11-5
Library (downtown)
August 11, 2018 9-3
1201 Carline Street
Fredericksburg, Va. 22401
Caledon State Park
Saturday September 8, 2108 10-3
New Hope Methodist Church
Fall Festival
Saturday Sept. 29, 2019 10 -2:30
Porter Library
Stafford Va.
Saturday Nov. 3, 2018 9-3
Patawomeck Craft Show
Saturday Nov. 10, 2018 9-3
Bethel Baptist Church
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Chief John Lightner
1416 Brent Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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540-371-4437
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PO Box 7665
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
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Welcome to the Official Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia web page
The Patawomeck tribe of Virginia Indians is based in Stafford County, Virginia, along the Potomac River (Patawomeck is another spelling of Potomac). It is one of Virginia's 11 recognized Native American tribes. The Patawomeck tribe achieved state recognition in February 2010, aided by anthropology research conducted by the College of William and Mary. Today the tribe numbers approximately 1500 members. Eighty percent live within ten miles of their historic village of
Patawomeck. They are undertaking to revive their historic Algonquian language. In the 17th century, at the time of early English colonization, the tribe was a component of the Powhatan Confederacy. At times it was allied with others in the confederacy, and at others, the Patawomeck allied with the English READ MORE
Announcements
Fee imposed on tribal replacement cards
To cover costs, The Membership Coordinator has implemented a $5.00 fee to Tribal members that request a replacement Tribal Member Card. This decision was approved by the Patawomeck Tribal Council at the Annual Meeting on October 9, 2011.
Apply to the 2018 Craft Show
Saturday, November 10th 9am-3pm
Message From The Chief
Chief John Lightner
3rd Annual Patawomeck Fund Raiser
Spaghetti Dinner/Gospel/Bluegrass music
Sonrise, Servants of Light and Jackson Schenemann
Saturday June 23, 2018 5pm
Silent Auction
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Call Minnie 540-842-0501 for Tickets
Tickets $10.00 ( 5 and under FREE )
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Donations for Silent Auction are gladly accepted contact Missy Sullivan (540-379-8501)
Anyone wishing to help contact Minnie Lightner (540-371-4437)
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Next quarterly meeting will be held on:
July 8th, 2018 - 2pm
@
Bethel Baptist Church
1193 White Oak Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Annual meeting is on October 14th, 2018 - 2pm
Bethel Baptist Church
1193 White Oak Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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Language Classes began October 2017 @ Bethel Baptist Church
and will continue through May 2018
