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Aug 21, 2020 · No visit to Historic Jamestowne is complete without a visit to the Glasshouse. America's first English industrial manufacture began here with a "trial of glass". Jamestown was established by the Virginia Company of London in May 1607. Their 1606 charter, granted by King James I, outlined the many purposes and goals of the Company.
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Sample of glass products sold at Jamestown's Glasshouse ....
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Glasshouse furnace ruins . At "glass point" near Jamestown,...
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Just off Jamestown Island is a popular re-creation of a colonial glasshouse. Artisans and interpreters are at work every day producing glass by hand in a similar manner to what the Jamestown colonists did 400 years ago. Craftsmen brought special tools with them to find riches in North America. Beyond gold and silver, a decent glass window could ...
In 1608, glassmaking, America’s first English industry, began in Jamestown, Virginia. Today, costumed craftsmen, using tools and techniques similar to those used centuries ago, blow one-of-a-kind period reproductions and contemporary pieces. Only green glass is blown at the Glasshouse, but other colors are blown at an off-site location. A four-year apprentice program trains glass blowers ...
- 1348 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, 23185, VA
- (757) 229-2437
Top ways to experience Jamestown Glasshouse and nearby attractions. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Full Day Historic Guided Tour to Jamestown and Yorktown with Lunch. Recommended. from. $85.00. per adult. Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket. Recommended.
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Nov 23, 2022 · Sample of glass products sold at Jamestown's Glasshouse . NPS Image. Explore our exquisite collection of hand-crafted glassware produced at the Jamestown Glasshouse..Each piece of green glass was hand blown at Historic Jamestowne, Virginia, only a few yards from the site on which English Colonist first made glassware in 1608.
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Located in Jamestown, about 6 miles southeast of Williamsburg, the glasshouse is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access is covered by the $14 entry fee to Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown ...
If your into glass the Jamestown Glasshouse will be a treat for the entire family. They provide tours of the operation everyday except Sundays and do post a schedule of seasonal changes. The location is close to the original Jamestowne site and 20 minutes from Williamsburg. They have their own parking lot.
- 1348 Colonial Pkwy Williamsburg, VA 23185
