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Learn about the history and archaeology of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, founded in 1607. Explore the Historic Triangle of Colonial Virginia, including Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.
Sep 22, 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.
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.
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.
The London Company sent an expedition to establish a settlement in the Virginia Colony in December 1606. The expedition consisted of three ships, Susan Constant (the largest ship, sometimes known as Sarah Constant, Christopher Newport captain and in command of the group), Godspeed (Bartholomew Gosnold captain), and Discovery (the ...
Learn about the first permanent English settlement in America, established in 1607 on Jamestown Island, Virginia. Explore the history, archaeology, and preservation of the site, as well as its cultural and historical significance.
Learn about the founding, development, and decline of the first permanent English colony in North America. Explore the archaeological site of James Fort, the church tower, and the stories of the settlers, Indians, and Africans who shaped Jamestown.
