The forgotten story of the Wiccocomico tribe

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Long before the United States existed, the relationship between English colonists and the 15,000 Native Americans living on a James River peninsula shaped the course of American history.

This video explores the history of the Wiccocomico, a small tribe whose fate is an integral part of the American narrative. It examines the era 416 years ago when English colonists first arrived in the region, establishing a complex relationship with the indigenous population that would drive much of the subsequent history of the area.

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