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The Jamestown [a] settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. It was located on the northeast bank of the James River, about 2.5 mi (4 km) southwest of the center of modern Williamsburg. [1]
Visit the site of the first successful English colony in America and see the ongoing archaeological dig. Learn about the history, people and artifacts of Jamestown through online resources, tours and programs.
Mar 8, 2010 · Learn about the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607 by the Virginia Company. Explore the challenges, conflicts and achievements of the Jamestown colonists, from famine and disease to tobacco and trade.
4 days ago · Jamestown Colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America, located near present-day Williamsburg, Virginia. Financed and organized by the Virginia Company, the colony was originally a private venture that had been granted a royal charter by King James I.
Learn about the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607 and abandoned in 1610. Discover the challenges, conflicts, and achievements of the Jamestown colonists and their interactions with the Powhatan Indians.
Jamestown remained the capital of Virginia until its major statehouse, located on the western end of the island, burned in 1698. The capital moved to Williamsburg in 1699, and Jamestown began to slowly disappear above the ground. By the 1750s the land was heavily cultivated, primarily by the Travis and Ambler families.
Learn about the cultures and events that shaped America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement, near the site of the original colony. Experience immersive films, gallery exhibits and outdoor re-creations of the Virginia Indians, English and West Central Africans.
