Mistress Alice Proctor: The Stress of Early Virginia Brides, 1619-1624

Alice Proctor, the wife of “Ancient Planter” John Proctor, was alone with various workers and indentured servants at their Henrico plantation when Opechancanough’s warriors attacked on March 22, 1622. Captain John Smith recorded that she held out against attack for several weeks and only left when the militia commander forced her to evacuate. Alice Proctor would carry on in Virginia with her husband and have further trials, tragedies, and controversies at their new home across from Jamestown. Our program will feature an interpreter who will dive into the new world experiences of Alice Proctor and so many other young women who came in those tumultuous years.

Early Virginia history had many women influence what unfolded during the first 300 years. Henricus’ series “Summ-Her of History” will profile who those people were and what events were shaped by these women or how the events taking place shaped the women in those changing times. Several living history experts from the region will be set up on site to tell and demonstrate these fascinating and gripping stories. 

Date: Saturday, August 12

Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Cost: $12/adult, $8/children aged 5-12; Henricus Members: free (This program is included in cost of general admission)