Patawomeck Partnership

UMW’s Humanities Center supports the preservation and protection of the heritage of the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. This collaboration includes research support at the Berger-Patawomeck Preserve, the development of internship opportunities for undergraduate students, and a variety of community engagement projects.  Additionally, UMW’s partnership with the Patawomeck citizenry helps address social inequities and enriches our campus by promoting cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

Native ferns in forest setting
Rappahannock River in winter
Variegated plant among leaves in a forest

Ferns growing in MoXiis (woods), left; CepSiin NePe (wetland) along the YoKaanTa WaPaaHaNook (Rappahannock River), middle; and KamCook (briars), right. All photographs taken at the Patawomeck-Berger Preserve in Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties, Virginia.