Pamunkey Indian Museum and Cultural Center

06/18/2026

Please check out this great article from VPM on important advocacy work to protect a site of major significance to Virginia Tribes! Thank you also to Preservation Virginia for their support and listing the site as one of Virginia's most endangered historic places in 2026.

A Canadian developer is looking to revive a 2007-era project at the site.

06/15/2026

Last week, Interior Glass Solutions replaced the Museum's striking storefront windows. The old windows had failing gaskets, separating panes, and were letting in a lot of heat and ultraviolet light. It was really impressive work seeing these folks maneuver 300+ pound sheets of glass into place, and we can't thank them enough for their help!

The new windows are UV filtering, and will help protect the building and the collections we steward for the Tribe for years to come. We also have some ideas for making these windows even more striking, so be on the lookout for that as well!

06/04/2026

Yesterday, archaeologists from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources were on site to help PIT staff and Citizens investigate an area of potential impact around one of the Tribe's historic buildings. We are starting work on the 1932 Pottery School through VDHR's VA 250 Preservation Fund grant program, which will involve some ground disturbance. This archaeological mitigation will ensure no important features or sites are damaged in the process. A big thank you to VDHR's staff for offering their time and expertise as we work to stabilize and protect this important representation of the Pamunkey pottery tradition!

05/16/2026

Looking for something to do today? Come see us at the Poquoson Museum today for their History Day! We’re here until 3pm!

05/12/2026

Hi everyone, we have some exciting news! As some of you know, over the last several months we've been working tirelessly behind the scenes to establish a non-profit organization to support the Tribe's Museum renovation efforts and other public programming: the Pamunkey Foundation. This organization will work to raise funds and build capacity to support Museum operations and improve the lives of Pamunkey Citizens.

We're happy to announce that not only has this organization been formed, but we've also received our 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS, meaning all contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible! This is an opportune time to get in on the ground floor, and your support and input will help us develop impactful programming and care for the Tribe's historic and cultural resources.

We'd love it if you would take a few minutes to watch this video highlighting some of the needs we currently face: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFWDQUdOVk8&list=PPSV

Keep an eye out here for more news as we continue to develop the structure and long-term vision for the Foundation. We hope you'll be a part of building something lasting and impactful with us!

Your gift will help the Pamunkey Foundation flourish, enabling us to improve the lives of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe's Citizens!Aerial view of the Pamunkey Indian ReservationOur work supporting the Tribe's charitable, public facing programs would not be possible without your ongoing support. We find....

05/01/2026

Looking for something to do on a lovely Saturday morning in May? Need some inspiration for that Mother's Day gift you still haven't picked out? Join us TOMORROW (5/2) for our spring pop-up market!

There will be works for sale from several Pamunkey artists, and a portion of proceeds will go to support renovating the Pamunkey Indian Museum and Cultural Center.

We'll be here from 10am-2pm in the Museum's Community Room.
175 Lay Landing Road, King William, VA 23086

Hope to see you there!

04/09/2026

The Reconsidering Bacon's Rebellion at 350 Years 2026 lecture series is kicking off next week with Tales from a Revolution: Bacon’s Rebellion and the Transformation of Early America . We hope you'll come out to Jamestown Settlement on Wednesday April 15th at 6pm for an evening with historian James D. Rice.

You can learn more and buy your ticket by visiting www.baconsrebellion350.org. Virtual lecture options are available as well.

04/08/2026

We're excited to announce a new partnership with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture through their new Virginia History Affiliates program! As part of the celebration of America’s 250th, the Virginia History Affiliates program aims to strengthen history engagement in Virginia through connections and shared resources. The awareness and support this program will provide the PIMCC will be transformative as we continue our efforts to reimagine the Museum and historic buildings on the Reservation.

You read the press release at this link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:6ff5bec6-11eb-4b98-bca6-b66ca8289000