Colonial Virginians used hemp to make rope, sails and caulking. They also used it to pay taxes.
Ben Swenson
Ben Swenson is a writer, editor and educator who lives in James City County
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Virginia’s Native Americans were caught in the crossfire of the revolution
Eastern tribes sided with American patriots while Western tribes backed the British.
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Colonial Virginia was divided in many ways. Food was the great uniter.
Colonists relied on a lot of Native American methods for preparing food.
