Gloucester County Virginia was witness to the beginning and the end of British rule in America. Gloucester is home to the site of Werowocomoco, the village of Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. Werowocomoco was where Pocahontas allegedly saved the life of Captain John Smith. During much of the early colonial era Gloucester County was the most influential location in America.
Gloucester is just across the York River from Yorktown, and played a large role in the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. This included the Battle of the Hook, the largest cavalry engagement of the Revolutionary War. The final surrender actually occurred in Gloucester after the French and American victory.
To learn more about the Battle of the Hook see the video at • America's Final Victor...
27 май 2012
