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Jamestown Settlement. Welcome to Jamestown Settlement, a museum of 17th-century Virginia history and culture. Near the site of the original colony, discover the story of America’s beginnings through immersive films, gallery exhibits and outdoor re-creations. You’ll learn about the Virginia Indians who occupied the landscape for centuries ...
Mar 8, 2010 · The Jamestown Colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America. It was founded on the banks of Virginia's James River in 1607.
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 ...
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.
The English arrive at Jamestown. NPS Image. On December 6, 1606, the journey to Virginia began on three ships: the Susan Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery. In 1607, 104 English men and boys arrived in North America to start a settlement. On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King ...
The Jamestown 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]
The Jamestown Fund Making a gift directly supports the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation’s ongoing efforts to research, preserve, and educate about the significance of the original site of America’s birthplace. Save Jamestown Support our efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change on Jamestown and its archaeological resources.
