Pocahontas
Learn about the life, legend, and legacy of Matoaka, known widely by her nickname Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas Symposium
Pocahontas: Her Life, Legend, and Legacy was a half-day symposium held at the VMHC on November 14, 2018, with the intention of telling the story of Pocahontas from the English and Native American perspectives. Distinguished national and international speakers led discussions on what Pocahontas has come to represent as a cross-cultural ambassador, the role of religion and faith in her story, and the myths and realities that surround her.
VMHC Education Resources for Students & Teachers
Free Virtual HistoryConnects Program
The Powhatan Indians
Duration: 30 – 40 Minutes
Suitable for Grades K – 12
Virtual HistoryConnects Program
Pocahontas: Her Life & Legend
Duration: 40 - 60 Minutes
Suitable for Grades 4 – 12