Their Sitting at Meate
John White’s 1585 image of Native Americans eating shows that meals were a communal activity and that tribes were consuming the natural resources available in their particular regions. Printables: Additional …
John Smith’s First Voyage
John Smith set out from Jamestown with 14 men in a small boat in order to explore and map the Chesapeake region. This is an account of his first voyage. …
John White’s Fishing Scene
John White’s 1585 painting shows multiple fishing techniques implemented by Native Americans. This image also highlights the abundance of marine life found in the region at the time. Printables: Additional …
John White’s Pomeiock
John White’s 1585 painting illustrates a palisaded, or fortified, village. This was a technique used to protect its inhabitants from raiding tribes. Printables: Additional Links: An example and explanation for …
John White’s Archer
This is John White’s 1585 painting of an archer. His tools, clothing, hair, and jewelry help illustrate features that would’ve been found amongst different Chesapeake tribes. Printables: Additional Links: A …
John White’s Secoton
John White’s 1585 painting of the village of Secoton highlights how a successful tribe required its members to perform a wide variety of tasks every day. Printables: Additional Links: A …
John White’s Native Woman
John White’s 1585 portrait of ‘One of the Wives of Wingino’ offers an example of Native American tattoos. Printables: Additional Links: A short explanation of the role that women and …