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

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   The 1957 Jamestown Festival was so successful that tourists still kept coming long after the official event was completed. Jamestown became a permanent attraction of the Historic Triangle, and has been visited by families, school groups, tours, and thousands of other people continuously ever since. 400th anniversary: Jamestown 2007

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

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   Jun 1, 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.

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

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   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.

4. historicjamestowne.org › visitVisit | Historic Jamestowne

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   Visit Historic Jamestowne. 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.

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

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   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, James I.

6. historicjamestowne.org › visit › plan-your-visitPlan Your Visit | Historic Jamestowne

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   Download Map of Jamestown Island (PDF) Visit the real thing at Historic Jamestowne, explore the actual location and active archaeological dig, Jamestown Rediscovery, home of the first successful English settlement.

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

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   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.