Historic Jamestowne’s World of Pocahontas Lecture Series is set to being Oct. 10 with a lecture by James Rice, SUNY Plattsburgh professor, historian and author.
Rice will explore the role of children in Jamestown, focusing on a Powhatan girl and English boy, two young captives. The Powhatan girl, Pocahontas, and the English boy, Henry Spelman, will be used to showcase their experiences and the ways they shaped future colonial encounters.
In 1607, Native American society and politics were in flux when the colonists arrived at Jamestown, which would have further complicated those politics and affected the balance of power. Children were key during these times and were sometimes used as spies, translators or diplomats if they came of age while in captivity.
The lecture, called “Hostage, Diplomat, Spy: Children and War in Pocahontas’ World” begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Hennage Auditorium of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. For more information, visit the World of Pocahontas’ website.
Admission is $6 or adults and $2 for students with valid ID presented at the time of purchase. Tickets are available at all Colonial Williamsburg ticket locations and by calling 1-800-HISTORY. Guests are encouraged to pick up tickets by 5:15 p.m. Thursday.
