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SUMMARY:Mapping the Dragon: An Indigenous History of Bacon’s Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Rarely acknowledged in historical narratives\, Virginia’s Indigenous nations shaped American history in countless ways\, including the events surrounding Nathaniel Bacon’s 1676 insurrection. Our panel brings together the project team\, drawing on traditional ecological knowledge alongside military history\, environmental and archaeological evidence\, and both traditional and non-traditional documents to highlight the Indigenous perspectives of what is now known as Bacon’s Rebellion. This event will take place on at 6PM on Wednesday\, July 15th at Jamestown Settlement (2110 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185). \nPurchase an In-Person Event Ticket Here \nPurchase a Virtual Program Ticket Here \n  \nAllyson Gray\, Panelist \nAllyson Gray is a Pamunkey citizen\, cultural practitioner\, and artist whose work is grounded in relationships with land\, environment\, and history. Drawing on Pamunkey knowledge and personal perspective\, she engages in conversations that explore how Indigenous histories and experiences shape our understanding of the past and present. Her perspective emphasizes the ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples and the importance of understanding landscapes as living\, meaningful spaces rather than sites of the past. \nEdward D. Ragan\, Panelist \nEdward DuBois Ragan is the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for the Rappahannock Tribe. He began working with the Tribe in 1996\, first\, as the historian for their federal acknowledgement project\, and since\, to assist their in cultural and historic recovery and preservation. His work is rooted in a reciprocal history that acknowledges the fundamental sovereignty of the Tribe to construct its own historical narratives based on the lived experiences of its citizens. Edward holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and lives in northwest Louisiana\, where he teaches at Bossier Parish Community College. \nJeff Wright\, Panelist \nTo Jeff Wright Indigenous military operations are a quintessential example of asymmetric warfare. He spent nearly five decades in government and industry applying methodologies and technologies for solving complex operational challenges related to asymmetric warfare. He is a retired Army Colonel in Military Intelligence. He is the national President and Chairman of the Board of the Old Growth Forest Network\, a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist who has logged over 7\,500 volunteer hours\, the Past President of the Friends of Dragon Run\, and a Kayak Paddle Tour Nature Guide for the Friends of Dragon Run. He is a believer in the importance of advocacy in protecting the natural world and that the environment is part of the nation’s national security dialogue\, and a priority global challenge. To leaders of all persuasion who want to drain the swamp\, No! Jeff believes we need to embrace and protect our swamps and natural landscapes and tell the story of how indigenous tribes prevailed against Nathanial Bacon’s forces in the Dragon Swamp back in 1676. \nJulia A. King\, Moderator \nJulie King is the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she studies\, teaches\, and writes about the Chesapeake Bay region’s rich history and archaeology. She focuses on the region’s Indigenous\, African\, and settler histories and how these histories have shaped the region’s present and future. In 2018\, Julie received the J.C. Harrington Award\, from the Society for HIstorical Archaeology for her scholarly contributions to the field of archaeology and to the study of the early modern Atlantic through a Chesapeake lens. \nIn 2026\, “Mapping the Dragon: An Indigenous History of Bacon’s Rebellion” is presented as part of “Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years\,” a joint program series by Preservation Virginia\, Jamestown Rediscovery\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation\, William & Mary Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe\, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe\, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe with support from Virginia Humanities.
URL:https://preservationvirginia.org/event/mapping-the-dragon-an-indigenous-history-of-bacons-rebellion/
LOCATION:Jamestown Settlement\, 2110 Jamestown Rd\, Williamsburg\, 23185\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years
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SUMMARY:The Archaeology of Bacon’s Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Bacon’s Rebellion began as a campaign of violence against the region’s Indigenous people carried out in defiance of the royal governor. The elite instigators of the insurrection garnered broad support by stoking prejudice and exploiting the desperation of struggling and marginalized groups\, including many in the colony’s growing\, and increasingly oppressed African population who saw in the uprising a chance for self-liberation. \nThree hundred and fifty years later\, archaeological traces of these events are still evident at sites across Virginia. In the 1980s\, archaeological excavations revealed evidence of the damage and subsequent clean-up efforts in a large pit hastily concealed beneath the elaborate garden completed at the end of the 17th century. \nAs part of our Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 series\, Nicholas M. Luccketti who supervised the excavations will describe this remarkable discovery and discuss how he made the connection to Bacon’s Rebellion. Then\, Rebekah Planto\, PhD.\, will take a closer look at some of the artifacts recovered from the pit\, considering what such ordinary finds from an extraordinary context can reveal about everyday life and labor during this pivotal period. \nThis event will take place on August 19th at Bacon’s Castle at 6PM\, tickets are $15 each. \nIn 2026\, “The Archaeology of Bacon’s Rebellion” is presented as part of “Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years\,” a joint program series by Preservation Virginia\, Jamestown Rediscovery\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation\, William & Mary Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe\, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe\, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe with support from Virginia Humanities. \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://preservationvirginia.org/event/the-archeology-of-bacons-rebellion/
LOCATION:Bacon’s Castle\, 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail\, Surry\, VA\, 23883\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bacon's Castle,Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years
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SUMMARY:The Burning of Jamestown
DESCRIPTION:Exactly one-hundred years before the Declaration of Independence\, a group of rebels marched on Virginia’s capital and burned it to the ground in an attempt to depose a government they saw as elitist. Though the rebellion would fizzle after the death of its charismatic leader\, Nathaniel Bacon\, its impact would be felt in the courts\, the further entrenchment of slave labor in Virginia\, and escalating tensions between white frontiersmen and Indigenous people\, rippling far beyond the 17th century to the American Revolution and today. “The Burning of Jamestown” is an immersive walking tour\, led by merchant and planter Thomas Mathew\, on whose land the rebellion was first sparked. This event will take place on Saturday\, September 19th at 6PM\, it is hosted at Historic Jamestowne (1368 Colonial Pkwy Jamestown\, VA 23081). This event is included with a general admission ticket to Historic Jamestowne. \nIn 2026\, “The Burning of Jamestown” is presented as part of “Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years\,” a joint program series by Preservation Virginia\, Jamestown Rediscovery\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation\, William & Mary Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe\, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe\, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe with support from Virginia Humanities. \nLearn More
URL:https://preservationvirginia.org/event/the-burning-of-jamestown/
LOCATION:Historic Jamestowne\, 1368 Colonial Parkway\, Jamestown\, VA\, 23081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Jamestowne,Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years
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SUMMARY:Seventeenth Century Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bacon’s Castle for our annual Seventeenth Century Day! This year we will be joined by our Virginia Indian Tribal Partners – the Pamunkey Indian Tribe\, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe\, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe – and we will also host the Library of Virginia’s LVA On the Go van. The day’s events will feature a 17th century house tour of Bacon’s Castle\, pop-up exhibits\, seventeenth century reenactors\, genealogy resources\, kids archaeology activities\, special mini-lectures\, and more! This event will take place on October 17th at Bacon’s Castle from 11-4pm\, tickets are $15 each. \nIn 2026\, “Seventeenth Century Day” is presented as part of “Reconsidering Bacon’s Rebellion at 350 Years\,” a joint program series by Preservation Virginia\, Jamestown Rediscovery\, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation\, William & Mary Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships\, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe\, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe\, and the Nottoway Indian Tribe with support from Virginia Humanities. \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://preservationvirginia.org/event/seventeenth-century-day/
LOCATION:Bacon’s Castle\, 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail\, Surry\, VA\, 23883\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bacon's Castle,Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years
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