Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia

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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

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 2017 Craft Show

 

Message From The Chief

 

   Chief John Lightner

 

Next quarterly meetings will be held on:

January 14th, 2018 - 2pm

April 8th, 2018 - 2pm

 

AND

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