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Pocahontas Exhibit to open at Virginia Historical Society

Posted on | February 5, 2007 | No Comments


Via Virginia Historical Society

Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend

February 10, 2007 – June 24, 2007
This exhibition examines the life and legend of one of the most beloved and famous of all Virginians—Pocahontas. Despite the familiarity of the Pocahontas story, many questions remain today about this eye-witness to the convergence of two disparate cultures. It must be remembered that what we know of her has been lifted from the narratives of English males, all of whom brought their particular fantasies and prejudices to bear on their representations of the New World and its people. For more information head to vahistorical.org

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