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Jamestown: 400 Years of History in its Theaters and Museums
James Fort
The buildings and historical interpreters inside re-created James Fort at Jamestown Settlement.
Historic Historic Jamestown is the original site of the settlement, and today little else remains other than the church tower of 1639 and some home and public building foundations. Originally believed to have been washed into the York River, but recently discovered by archaeologists, this historical site is a place where excavations are on-going and discoveries are made daily. The National Park Service Visitor Center features a 15-minute film, as well as a museum and tours. A visit to the Glasshouse of 1608, one of the colonists' first business enterprises, makes a memorable experience through visual displays and chats with costumed craftsmen. Just one mile from the original town site is Jamestown Settlement, a remarkable living history farm complete with a re-created Fort James, a Powhatan Indian village, an English fort, three life-size ship replicas and the riverfront discovery area. After seeing some of the remnants of the original Jamestown, Jamestown Settlement provides a chance to experience the way of life that was lived there in the early 1600s. The Jamestown Settlement is all about hands-on, interactive experiences. Visit the Indian Village to see how Pocahontas may have cooked a meal, or help an interpreter make pottery by hand; learn to use a carpentry bench or play a colonial game of ninepins at the Fort; see replicas of the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery ships in the harbor, and then climb aboard to help raise the sail; at the riverfront discovery area, help make a net the old-fashioned way and then try your hand at canoe-scraping. The scope of experiences awaiting visitors at Jamestown Settlement is nearly endless, and provides a well-spent day that is both fun and educational. Combining all the re-created sites with films, indoor exhibits and historical interpreters makes Jamestown Settlement enjoyable and enlightening for everyone. Located just a few scenic miles from Historic Williamsburg, and full of the history of the birth of the U.S., Jamestown should not be missed. Providing opportunities to see, hear, touch and actually live colonial life is an unforgettable and eye-opening experience. |
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Colonial Williamsburg
Excellant time. Staff absolutely wonderful. Knowledgeable, informative and very freindly. Would and do recommend to everyonel
-Stan Brandon, Franklin Grove, IL Colonial Williamsburg
Not very entertaining or educational. Actors were slacking. It has changed greatly since when I 1st went as a kid. Maybe because it was the Xmas season but alot of things werent open and there was a very skeloton crew of actors on hand. Also I many thought there should have been more showing of slaves and there treatment.
-Donald Duncan, Jamaca, NY Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown ship display
One of the best displays that to date I have ever seen!
Vistors are invited to come aboard each of these three ships, and visit all of the areas of these ships. You will get an almost exact idea of how it was to actually be on these ships, what the passengers wore(costumed shippers are there)what the beds looked like(and even get to lay on one or two), where they ate at, what they did for entertainment, and what kind of travelling gear that was 'shipgear' in 1607.
It is almost like you are there.
Definitely worth a visit!
-Brenda, Boone, IA |
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