Born around 1596, Pocahontas was the daughter of Wahunsenaca (also known as Powhatan), the powerful chief of the Powhatans, a Native American group that inhabited the Chesapeake Bay region. Little is known about her mother. read more
Pocahontas didn't have an education. She was taught by her mother. She learned how do make clay pots, weave baskets, and how to work in gardens. read more