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Jamestown Settlement
James Fort
The buildings and historical interpreters inside re-created James Fort at Jamestown Settlement.
If you're looking for the ultimate history lesson, then the Jamestown Settlement should be at the top of your sightseeing list when you visit the Williamsburg area. Walk through the exhibits of the Jamestown Settlement and absorb the history of Jamestown through film, galleries and living history performances. When you visit Williamsburg you won't just learn about the past, you'll experience it. Board replicas of the three ships that sailed to Virginia from England in 1607 and see costumed performers re-create the daily life of the early 1600s. It's an experience you'll not soon forget! About the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Combo: With the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Combo you'll get to relive the history of not only Jametown, but Yorktown as well. At Yorktown, you'll discover the various events that led to our independence from Britain in amazingly authentic detail. Through film, galleries and live interpretations our nation's past will come alive in encompassing fashion when you add a visit to the Yorktown Victory Center with the Jamestown Settlement. About Jamestown Settlement Special Exhibition: "Jamestown and Bermuda": Running through October 15, 2009, Jamestown and Bermuda: Virginia Company Colonies showcases the shared history between England's first two colonies in the New World on the ocassion of Bermuda's 400th anniversary. Details
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Location Jamestown Settlement Jamestown Settlement Route 31 South Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: 417-823-0981 Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852
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Last time I went in 1991 I was disappointed. What a change of point of view, What a beautiful job they have done with this area. We spent 4 hours and all of our children loved spending time there. Their ages are 10 8 and 4. So when you can find a place where everyone is happy you have succeeded.
-Caralyn Nogiec, Berlin, CT
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Jamestown Settlement. Very informative and enjoyable. The tour guides were very pleasant and helpful.
-Janet Laswell, W. Friendship, MD
Actors were excellent and knowelgeable. I learned to make my owne rope from the indians and how to draw blood 18th century style
-Christopher Daffara, St. James, NY |
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