The Williamsburg area is steeped in history. An important part of that history is the Native American groups who inhabited the area when the English settlers arrived in 1607. The story of Pocahontas saving Captain John Smith is well-known. Her father, Wahunsonacock, better know at Powhatan, was the chief of the Powhatan Indians. According to the story, Smith was captured and about to be put to death when Pocahontas intervened. Being her father's favorite daughter, he acquiesced, allowing Smith to live and the rest is history. This statue is located outside the Williamsburg-James City County Courthouse.
Great, impressive statue of the chief.
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful shot of the Chief Powhatan statue. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so real that from the thumbnail I thought he might be a real person!
ReplyDeleteYou captured such wonderful detail in this photograph. I like the splash of color from the flowers.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful statue in a beautiful setting!
ReplyDeleteI am familiar with the story, and watched the movie, though it was the Disney version! What strikes me is that Powhatan looks like a movie star! I wonder if this is what he really looked like?
ReplyDeletePowatan was a great leader who rules over several tribes of East Coast Natives. He had an extensive political network, and many wives from allegient tribes.
DeleteThat John Smith story is complete myth, though.
I guess being a favorite has its advantages! That's quite a dignified piece of statuary.
ReplyDeleteOne of the few great native american stories that almost everyone knows.
ReplyDeleteI love your photo of Chief Wahunsonacock (Powhatan's Statue), and would like to use it as an illustration in the epic historical novel I will be finishing very soon. The book is about the life and legend of Opechancanough, Powhatan's half brother and successor. Powhatan is a major character in this story, as you might guess. The book will be published as an ebook only in it's first release. I would be happy to send you an electronic copy of the book in consideration for using your photo. I am also interested in photos of Conlonial Jamestown, replica ships, and powhatan buildings and artifacts.
ReplyDeletePlease contact me at wrightja2000@yahoo.com regarding permission and acknowledgements.
Nice picture the founder of the VA historical society was my 4th grandfather, he was a VA 2 times and ran for President, hid 3rd grandmother was Ni Ka tai Powhatan, the said daughter of Opechunkano, but see the VA tribes told me thats VA history and not there's. Not sure how to take that one. Great picture .
ReplyDeleteNot the real image of Powhatan nor the original statue of Powhatan.
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