Tsenacommacah

Tsenacommacah was the homeland of Native peoples in Virginia's Tidewater region, including the Powhatan Confederacy. In 1607 the Powhatan were led by Wahunsunacawh.

In 1607 English settlers founded Jamestown in its territory. That year Opechancanough captured Captain John Smith near Orapax; Smith was released by New Year 1608. Three wars followed, the last ending in 1646 with Opechancanough’s capture and death. After Bacon's Rebellion, the 1677 Treaty of Middle Plantation established reservations.