Gov. Youngkin accepts deer in 348th Tribute Ceremony

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A Virginia Thanksgiving tradition was carried out in Richmond on Wednesday.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted leaders of some of the commonwealth’s Native American tribes at the executive mansion for the 348th Tribute Ceremony.

The ceremony dates back to 1677 when an agreement was made with Native Americans allowing them to provide fresh wild game to the colonial government as an alternative to paying taxes…

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