Chief Jesse James Swann Jr

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

As we begin to celebrate Native American month, I celebrate all my Swann ancestors before me.

We are thankful that we always knew who we were. We knew we descended from Chief Wannas. We knew we had the only Native American School in Charles County-the Swann School, one of two on the Western Bank of the Chesapeake. We knew the Black Shirt Gang (the protectors of our people) were Swanns. We knew that Oswald Swann led JWB through the swamps unknowingly. We knew that Reynolds found Swanns to be the only full-blooded Indians. We knew that the Swanns were documented trackers, hunters and fishermen that others sought their assistance. We knew that the Swanns were Master Moonshiners and they were equally sought for their Moonshine. We knew that the Swanns owned clubs/beer gardens where they sold this sought after liquor. The Swanns also were owners of large properties in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Our stories, many untold are powerful oral histories that has provided our people the history needed for recognition.

Today, as always, I’m proud to be a Swann and all generations before me and after.

10/30/2025

Tribal Family,

If you live in Washington, DC and are in need of food assistance, here are a list of locations.

10/30/2025

Tribal family,

If you are currently receiving Snap, send me an email at [email protected].

Our office would like to get a total count of those receiving snap and who may need some assistance.

10/30/2025

Tribal Family,

Commissioner Bowling is holding a distribution in the Southern part of Charles County on Saturday, November 1, 2025-11am to 1pm.

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Support is needed in our community, where residents are facing challenges in making ends meet, and collective efforts can make a positive impact. Our Food Basket Giveaways present an opportunity for those who can contribute to do so.
If you or someone you know is interested in supporting Farmers Feeding Charles County, we are accepting tax-deductible donations; 100% of your donation will go towards fresh food distributed exclusively in Charles County.
Logistics for our Fresh Food Giveaways are donated by community members.
To donate, please contact us at : [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you this Saturday at our next Giveaway.

10/29/2025

Tribal Family,

Here are the locations for extra food assistance in Charles County MD

10/29/2025

Tribal Family,

If you live in St. Mary’s County and are in need of food assistance, here are some local food banks.

10/25/2025

10/25/2025

Tribal Family,

Are you an Elder or have an Elder (over 50) in your family that has not been honored as a Tribal Elder?

Please provide Chief Swann with your Elder’s name so that they can be honored at the upcoming Elder’s Dinner.

Email: [email protected]

10/24/2025

By Ned Blackhawk