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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.
- Living History
Welcome to Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum of...
- Exhibits & Galleries
Jamestown Settlement exhibits feature an expanded collection...
- History of Jamestown
The passengers came ashore the next day, and work began on...
- Ships
At Jamestown Settlement, come aboard re-creations of the...
- Living History
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.
Apr 20, 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.
Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, created in 1957 as Jamestown Festival Park for the 350th anniversary celebration. . Today it includes a recreation of the original James Fort (c. 1607 to 1614), a Powhatan Native American town, indoor and outdoor displays, and replicas of the original settlers' ships: the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discov
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 Settlement is a living-history park and museum located 1.25 miles (2.01 km) from the original location of the colony and adjacent to Jamestown Island. Initially created for the celebration of the 350th anniversary in 1957, Jamestown Settlement is operated by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, and largely sponsored by the Commonwealth ...
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Visit the site of the first successful English colony in America and explore the archaeological dig, Jamestown Rediscovery. Learn about the history, culture and artifacts of the Jamestown settlement and its people.
