This July Henricus Historical Park welcomed Jessica Fields as Historical Interpreter in the Virginia Indian site. She will be responsible for interpreting the way of life of Powhatan Indians in the re-created village of Arrohateck. Virginia Indian culture had a significant impact on neighboring English settlers living at the Citie of Henricus beginning in 1611. Fields will introduce visitors to canoe-making, planting and cooking in addition to tours of furnished longhouses, known as “yehakins,” for extended families. In 2010, the Virginia Indian site was expanded to include new yehakins; ramadas or lean-tos; fireplaces and hide frames; and plantings such as rustica tobacco and other native species. Fields will offer demonstrations for daily visitors, students participating in SOL-aligned education programs and during special events and camps. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Longwood University with archaeological experience on woodland Indian sites around Virginia. To learn more about Virginia Indian life at Henricus, visit www.henricus.org.
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