VLCF Funded Projects

Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.

Name:	Werowocomoco Archaeological Site
Category:	Historic Area Preservation
Grant Round:	FY12
Acres:	57.58
Locality:	Gloucester County
Management Agency:	National Park Service
Owner:
ConserveVirginia:	None
Amount Awarded:	$80,000.00
Applicant:	Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Latitude:	37.41041697
Longitude:	-76.655773
Description:	Virginia Department of Historic Resources was awarded $80,000 for the purchase of an easement over 57.58 acres of property containing the Werowocomoco archaeological site, acknowledged to be the location of paramount chief Powhatan's village and the political and spiritual center of the Powhatan tribal confederacy. Captain John Smith's diaries indicate that this is likely the location where his life was saved by Powhatan's daughter Pocahontas. Archaeological investigations have identified a heavily-occupied settlement that retains a remarkable level of physical and scientific integrity. Easement of the property will allow for preservation of a site equal in importance to historic Jamestowne, as well as preservation of scenic open space and York River waterfront. Other funding for the project included the Sandra Speiden Trust and Historic Area Preservation Fund. The property is now owned by the National Park Service and the easement area is part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.