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John Blankenship\u2019s passion for historic preservation is personal. A member of Virginia\u2019s Patawomeck Indian Tribe, he\u2019s always been interested in learning about his family tree and the roots his ancestors laid along the Potomac River.<\/p>\n

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UMW historic preservation students are working this semester with the Patawomeck and Rappahannock tribes on a Native American heritage driving trail in King George County.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cSince I was young, I\u2019ve wanted to ensure that the people and events of the past are remembered,\u201d he said, \u201cand that their stories are told accurately.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blankenship is getting that chance in University of Mary Washington Assistant Professor Lauren McMillan\u2019s Preservation in the Community<\/em> course. During November\u2019s National Native American Heritage Month, UMW juniors and seniors enrolled in this historic preservation seminar are collaborating with the Patawomeck<\/a> and Rappahannock<\/a> tribes to create a driving trail that honors their past and present.<\/p>\n

McMillan, who has partnered with the tribes on archaeological excavation projects for previous courses, said their work has the potential to put the region on the map as a destination for those who wish to learn more about indigenous history and culture.<\/p>\n

\"Assistant
Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation Lauren McMillan ’08 began a collaboration several years ago with the tribes to study Native Virginian sites in the region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMost Americans know about Pocahontas and the Trail of Tears but have little understanding of the longer history of these tribes,\u201d said McMillan, citing the Racial Integrity Act of 1924, which once barred Virginia residents from claiming indigenous heritage. \u201cWith projects like this, we aim to rectify years of Native American erasure while highlighting contemporary tribal communities still active and vibrant in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n

G. Anne Richardson, longtime chief of the Rappahannock Tribe, echoes those sentiments. \u201cThese places have been lost to us for more than 350 years,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s invaluable to be able to tell a more complete history of our tribe\u2019s impact on this land.\u201d<\/p>\n

The class conducted extensive research, zeroing in on several narratives key to the tribes, such as the use of river resources over thousands of years and modern fishing practices. Other topics include long-distance trade routes, and traditions and stories passed down through generations of descendants, many of whom have made their home in King George, Stafford and neighboring counties.<\/p>\n

After consulting archives, archaeological reports and oral histories, students are creating brief summaries for seven interpretive signs, using design principles they learned from Fredericksburg graphic artist Pete Morelewicz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Drew Gruber \u201908, executive director of the nonprofit Civil War Trails, shared his expertise on heritage tourism marketing with the class. \u201cIt\u2019s important that they see the opportunities available to historic preservation graduates,\u201d McMillan said. \u201cThey\u2019re gaining real-world skills they can transfer to a career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senior Samantha Melvin, who will give a presentation on the finished product at the Middle Atlantic Archaeology Conference this spring, hopes the work will lead to more collaboration among the tribes, municipalities and Mary Washington.<\/p>\n

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Nick Minor, executive director of King George\u2019s Department of Economic Development and Tourism, said he was fascinated to learn that some of the existing road infrastructure in his county follows Native American trails or trade routes. Caledon State Park photo courtesy of Nick Minor. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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2008 graduate Drew Gruber speaks to McMillan’s students about interpretive signage. The class is creating seven signs with narratives identified by the tribes. <\/div> <\/div>
\"Drew <\/a>
Drew Gruber ’08, executive director of the nonprofit Civil War Trails, provided insight to the students on heritage tourism marketing. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

That\u2019s the plan, said Nick Minor, executive director of King George\u2019s Department of Economic Development and Tourism. He envisions a regional driving trail spanning not only King George but into the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. The tribes will have an active role in choosing sites and shaping narratives, he said, as well as determining the direction of the campaign\u2019s branding and aesthetics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Patawomeck and Rappahannock tribes already do a wonderful job sharing their history,\u201d Minor said. \u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s their stories and heritage. We\u2019re just lucky to have the privilege to help them tell people about it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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