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Jamestown Day at Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, VA

Are you curious about America's early colonial history? Why not spend a day wandering through a piece of living history. Go to Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Jamestown Day. Jamestown Day, at Jamestown Settlement, celebrates the founding of this "New World Settlement" in 1607. This happened some 13 years prior to the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts. Jamestown Day marks and honors the founding of the first permanent British colony in the United States. Jamestown Settlement is a historic recreation of the original landing site and buildings. Some of the attractions you can see include a Powhatan Native Village and the fort where the settlers lived, worked and played. Down by the river, there are three ships replicating the original ones. There is also a waterside discovery area. You can see a film on the community. You can also see various exhibits on the history of settlement and life in Jamestown.
Jamestown Day happens in May. It involves a range of activities that acknowledge and display the colony's early life. Wander the grounds and listen to the traditionally attired guides explain the town's history and point out what is happening. You will see maritime demonstrations. There are military drills. You can explore and come to understand the history between two people: the Powhatan Native peoples and the English settlers. Visit this recreation of a piece of early American history on Jamestown Day. You will come away with a greater comprehension of the life and people of early 17th century America.

When:

May 15, 2010

Points of Interest

Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, VA

Still a popular tourist destination, Jamestown prides itself on being our nation's first permanent English settlement and an area still rich in cultural history.