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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jamestown,_VirginiaJamestown, Virginia - Wikipedia

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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 present-day Williamsburg. [1] It was established by the London Company as "James Fort" on May 4, 1607 O.S. (May 14, 1607 N.S. ), [2] and ...

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3. www.history.com › topics › colonial-americaJamestown Colony ‑ Facts, Founding, Pocahontas | HISTORY

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   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.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Jamestown-ColonyJamestown Colony | History, Foundation, Settlement, Map ...

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   Jul 26, 2024 · 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. In 1624 it became a royal colony.

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5. historicjamestowne.orgHistoric Jamestowne

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   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.

6. www.nps.gov › a-short-history-of-jamestownA Short History of Jamestown - U.S. National Park Service

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   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.

7. www.jyfmuseums.org › visit › jamestown-settlementJamestown Settlement | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA

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   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.

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   What is the story of Jamestown?

   • Set in 1619, Jamestown follows the first English settlers as they establish a community in the New World. Among those landing onshore are a group of women destined to be married to the men of Jamestown, including three spirited women from England.

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   What were the early struggles to survive in Jamestown?

   • Bacon's Rebellion, in 1676, saw more struggles in Jamestown. The settlers were unhappy about their tobacco being sold only to English merchants due to the Navigation Acts, high taxes, and attacks on outlying plantations by American Indians on the frontiers. Nathaniel Bacon got about 1,000 settlers to join him and take care of the "Indian Problem."

   A Short History of Jamestown - National Park Service

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   What is the significance of Jamestown?

   • Jamestown Colony, first permanent English settlement in North America, located near present-day Williamsburg, Virginia. Established on May 14, 1607, the colony gave England its first foothold in the European competition for the New World, which had been dominated by the Spanish since the voyages of Christopher Columbus in the late 15th century.

   Jamestown Colony | History, Foundation, Settlement, & Facts

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   What is the TV series Jamestown about?

   • Jamestown is a British drama television series, written by Bill Gallagher and produced by Carnival Films, an NBC Universal International Television Production company, the makers of Downton Abbey. Set in 1619, Jamestown follows the first English settlers as they establish a community in the New World.

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9. historicjamestowne.org › visitVisit | Historic Jamestowne

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   Historic Jamestowne offers much to see and do. A typical visit can last 2 to 3 hours, but those wishing to delve deeper into Jamestown's history can easily spend half a day or more exploring the island. See archaeology in action as the Jamestown Rediscovery team continues to excavate parts of the island. Listen as an archaeologist or education ...