Powhatan Collection

American Indian tribe locations in 1715
Map of Native American tribe locations circa 1715, continental U.S. Printed color lithograph

American Indian tribe locations about 1700
Map of Native American locations, circa 1700. Printed lithograph

VIRGINIA MAP, 1612. Captain John Smiths map of Virginia, 1612

Samuel P. Carter: brevet major general who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War (b/w photo)
5668974 Samuel P. Carter: brevet major general who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of original carte de visite taken circa 1860. Samuel P)

Dance of the Powhatan Native Americans of Carolina within a circle of totem poles. (Based on Captain Whites drawing of the Algonquian dance in Virginia.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Chief Powhatan welcoming John Smith, 1607 pub 1887 (engraving)
3785947 Chief Powhatan welcoming John Smith, 1607 pub 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Chief Powhatan, otherwise known as Wahunsenacawh or Wahunsunacock, was the leader of the Powhatan)

Pocahontas, 1868. Creator: Joseph Mozier
Pocahontas, 1868. Highly romanticised representation of Matoaka, a young Native American princess who was kidnapped by British settlers in Virginia

Pocahontas
Engraving from 1885 featuring the native american woman Pocahontas who lived from 1595 until 1617

Native American at a shrine to the Powhatan
Native American making an offering at a shrine to the Powhatan god Okeus (Okee) in Virginia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U. S. S. F
1272313 Dinner given to the Japanese Commissioners on board U.S.S.F. Powhatan, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 15x22.375 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine)

The Powhatan, c. 1854 (colour woodblock print)
2969663 The Powhatan, c.1854 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 34.0x47.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Japanese Print Purchase Fund; Japanese, out of copyright

Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving)
959180 Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal fleet at Hampton Roads, December 1864)

The Chief of the Powhattan Tribe, detail from the Nova Virginiae Tabula
CHT170174 The Chief of the Powhattan Tribe, detail from the Nova Virginiae Tabula, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) and Dirck Gryp, 1647 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu

Pocahontas, after 1616. Creator: Unknown
Pocahontas, after 1616

Pocahontas
Engraving from 1885 featuring the native american woman, Pocahontas who lived from 1595 until 1617

Captain John Smith taken prisoner by the Indians, Virgina, 1607 (c1880). John Smith, a member of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, was captured by Native Americans and brought before their chief

Pocahontas saves Captain Smiths life, 1607 (c1880). John Smith, a member of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, after being captured by Native Americans and brought before their chief, Powhatan

Powhatan in state, 1607 (c1880). Powhatan, the Native American chief as he appeared when Captain John Smith was brought to him as a prisoner

Chief Wahunsonacock smoking in his hut, 1686
Chief Wahunsonacock (father of Pocahontas) head of Powhatan confederacy of Algonquin-speaking tribes smoking in his hut. Below is a Palisaded village of huts typical of Virginia

Costumes of Virginia: a warrior and Powhatan priest of Secota.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Southeast Indian tribe locations in 1776
Map of southeastern Native American Nations about 1776. Hand-colored woodcut

Virginia map, 1588
Thomas Harriots map of Virginia, 1588. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a document

Jamestown, Virginia, USA - Pocahontas and John Smith
Jamestown, Virginia, USA - Pocahontas (1595-1617) and Captain John Smith (1580-1631), the Old Fort and the ruins of the Old Church. Postcard produced for the Jmestown Exposition of 1907 Date: 1907

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Pocahontas, Indian wife of John Rolfe, with their son. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

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Statue of Pocahontas at the original site of Jamestown, in Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia Digital photograph

Shaman of Native Americans of colonial Virginia
Medicine-man on the coast of Virginia/North Carolina, observed by Raleighs Colony, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut of 16th-century John White drawing

Cookpot of Virginia natives, 1500s
Native American cookpot, Virginia Colony, 1585. Hand-colored woodcut of a 16th-century John White drawing

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Pocahontas marriage to John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, 1614. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Smith saved by Pocahontas, Jamestown Colony, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

John Smith capturing a Native American in Virginia, 1608
Captain John Smith taking the King of Pamaunkee prisoner, 1608. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration from Smiths book

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John Smith a captive among Native Americans of Virginia Colony, 1600s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Smith meeting Native Americans in Virginia Colony, early 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

POCAHONTAS (1595-1617). Native American Princess. Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith, late December 1607. Lithograph, American, 1870

John Smith being taken prisoner and threatened with death by the Native Americans
XJF495807 John Smith being taken prisoner and threatened with death by the Native Americans of Virginia in 1607, 1624 (engraving) (detail of 105033) by English School

A Man And His Wife At Dinner, 1705 (engraving)
XJF396081 A Man And His Wife At Dinner, 1705 (engraving) by Gribelin, Simon II (1661-1733); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Robert Beverley, The History and Present State of Virginia, London)

POWHATAN IN STATE. (From Smiths Virginia) Powhatan was the paramount chief of a network of tributary tribal nations in the Tidewater region of Virginia, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, US, USA

A description of part of the adventures of Cap
XJF105033 A description of part of the adventures of Cap. Smith in Virginia, illustration from a General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles by Smith

JOHN SMITH (1580-1631). English soldier and colonist in America. Captain John Smith taken captive by the Powhatan Native Americans

BAPTISM OF POCAHONTAS. A key to the figures portrayed in John Gadsby Chapman s
BAPTISM OF POCAHONTAS. A key to the figures portrayed in John Gadsby Chapmans painting of the baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1613 or 1614

POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617). Native American princess. Lithograph, c1836-44

POCAHONTAS (c1595-1617). Native American Princess. Oil on canvas by an unknown English artist, probably 18th century, after an engraving, 1616, by Simon van de Passe

POCAHONTAS (1595?-1617). Native American princess. The wedding of Pocahontas and John Rolfe at Jamestown, Virginia, April 1614. Lithograph, 1867

BAPTISM OF POCAHONTAS. at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1613 or 1614. Oil on canvas, 1840, by John Gadsby Chapman

NATIVE AMERICANS: WEROWANCE, 1590. A Weroan or great Lorde of Virginia. Line engraving by Theodore de Bry after John White, 1590, with text by Thomas Harriot

White farmhouse and fence in mist, Powhatan, Virginia, United States

Virginia, United States

USA, Virginia, Arrowhead in Powatan Creek at Sunrise, Jamestown (Large format sizes available)

Lines of the New England merchant brigs Powhatan and Pocahontas, built at Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1829-1830
MERCHANT BRIG PLANS, 1829. Lines of the New England merchant brigs Powhatan and Pocahontas, built at Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1829-1830

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The Powhatan tribe, an American Indian group, held a significant presence in the region known as Virginia during the early 17th century. As depicted on Captain John Smith's map of Virginia from 1612, their locations were scattered across this vast land. By 1700, the Powhatan people had established themselves in various areas according to another map showcasing American Indian tribe locations. One fascinating aspect culture was their traditional dances. The Dance of the Powhatan Native Americans showcased their rich heritage and vibrant customs. In these performances, individuals adorned costumes that represented different aspects of Virginia's history - including warriors and members of the Powhatan tribe. Pocahontas, a prominent figure within both Native American and colonial narratives, has become synonymous with the Powhatans. Her story has been immortalized through various artworks such as Joseph Mozier's oil painting from 1868. Pocahontas' legacy continues to captivate audiences today due to her role as a bridge between two cultures. Visiting a shrine dedicated to the Powhatans provides an opportunity for reflection on their enduring impact on Virginia's history. This sacred space serves as a reminder of their traditions and contributions to this day. In exploring cultural exchange beyond America's shores, there is evidence that even international dignitaries recognized the significance of the Powhatans' heritage. A dinner given aboard U. S. S. F for Japanese Commissioners demonstrates how far-reaching their influence was perceived to be. Artistic depictions also shed light on historical events involving the Powhatans; one example being "The Powhatan" color woodblock print from around 1854 showcases scenes featuring them alongside other figures during that era. Lastly, it is worth noting that even amidst turbulent times like December 1864 when conflicts raged along Hampton Roads in Virginia during the Civil War period - images depicting Federal fleets show remnants of what once was Powhatan land.