Peake Speaks Lecture Series: Exploring Chesapeake's Vibrant History

Schedule

Thu Nov 20 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

River Crest Community Center | Chesapeake, VA

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Mariner’s Museum Assistant Curator for Community Engagement Erika Ellis explores the world of the Eastern Woodland indigenous people, which includes the Powhatan and Nansemond, and their lives before invasion by European powers. These native inhabitants survived off the land and waters for generations. Their legacy and heritage, once nearly lost, is connected to our local and national story. Advance registration is appreciated but not required: bit.ly/46bMNwW
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River Crest Community Center, 1001 River Walk Pkwy,Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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