After inhabiting Virginia land for 10,000 years, the Monacan Indian Nation finally receives federal recognition
Branch Branham, 79, never thought he’d live to see the day that the Monacan Indian Nation was a federally recognized tribe. One of the oldest living members of the tribe, he attended school at the Bear Mountain Mission School, where he is photographed, which taught Monacan children in Amherst County before they were allowed to go to public schools in 1963. Photo by Eze Amos
Support C-VILLE Weekly
C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s leading newspaper. Founded in 1989, it’s been the area’s local source for informative (and informed) stories in news, arts, and living for more than 26 years.
UP NEXT
December galleries
What's on view this month
Courteney Stuart in the...
Inside scoop
Fresh start
Administration enacts new policies as students resume classes at Charlottesville High
In brief
UVA football season over, local photographer featured in TIME, and more
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
December galleries
What's on view this month
Courteney Stuart in the...
Inside scoop
Fresh start
Administration enacts new policies as students resume classes at Charlottesville High
In brief
UVA football season over, local photographer featured in TIME, and more
PUBLICATIONS
C-VILLE Weekly | November 29, 2023
C-VILLE Weekly | November 22, 2023
C-VILLE Weekly | November 15, 2023
C-VILLE Weekly | November 8, 2023
Knife & Fork | Fall 2023
434 | Holiday 2023
Best of C-VILLE 2023
Abode | Fall 2023
Weddings | Fall/Winter 2023
Fine Properties | Summer 2023
Real Estate Weekly | November 29, 2023
Real Estate Weekly | November 22, 2023
Real Estate Weekly | November 15, 2023
Real Estate Weekly | November 8, 2023
VAFF At A Glance
Gen Now | May
National Nonprofit Day | August