Jamestown Settlement

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In 1607, thirteen years before the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, a group of 104 English men and boys began a settlement on the banks of Virginia's James River.

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Jamestown Settlement
Includes 1-day admission to Jamestown Settlement.
Jamestown & Yorktown Combo
Includes 1-day admission to both Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center (attractions do not have to be visited on the same day).
Great fun. Easy to order tickets and book hotels over the net and ran very smoothly on arrival.
Karen Blakesley - Lansing, KS
They were sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, whose stockholders hoped to make a profit from the resources of the New World. The community suffered terrible hardships in its early years, but managed to endure, earning the distinction of being America's first permanent English colony.

Today at Jamestown Settlement, the story of the people who founded Jamestown and of the Virginia Indians they encountered is told through film, gallery exhibits and living history. Expansive gallery exhibits and an introductory film trace Jamestown's beginning in England and the first century of the Virginia colony and describe the cultures of the Powhatan Indians, Europeans, and Africans who converged in 1600s Virginia. Outdoors, visitors can board replicas of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607, explore life-size portrayals of the colonists' fort and a Powhatan village, and tour a seasonal riverfront discovery area to learn about European, Powhatan, and African economic activities associated with water. In the outdoor areas, costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in the early 17th century. This is a historical experience that you really don't want to miss!

Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Combo

With the Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center Combo, you'll get to relive the history of not only Jamestown but Yorktown as well. At Yorktown, you'll discover the various events that led to our independence from Britain in amazing, 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.

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  • Includes Parking and Admission
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  • Tour is Self-Guided, But Will Take Approximately 2.5 Hours
  • Gift Shop, Cafe, and Outdoor Picnic Area Available On-site
  • Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
  • Tour is Handicap Accessible with Exception of Ships
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Jamestown Settlement:
A Colonial Christmas at the Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg, VA
Saturday, 12/1/2012 - Monday, 12/31/2012

Location: A Colonial Christmas
From the first "American" Christmas celebration held by English colonists still sailing towards the new land in 1606 to a look at the average traditions of a 1780's Virginia farmer, A Colonial Christmas is an interesting glimpse into America's holiday history.

2110 Jamestown Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852

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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
This was quite an enjoyable addition to our trip. Fantastic museum and center (very modern bdlg-begin there) and visit atrip into our heritage. An Indian village, a large military fort, sailing ships from the past and colonists, soldiers and Indians to act the part. The original sites have a glass blowing exhibition (quite unique), outline of a church's ruins and the shore line (more adult type info.)
Joe Moffett - Cumberland, MD
This was the best. The girls and Iloved getting on the ships and seeing real people at work. We took many photos.
Karen Klaus - Cooks, MI
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