Reviews of Jamestown Settlement

jeffrey harris
TN

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"It was awesome"

Was not sure what to expect since my family and i have never been before. It was awesome when you 1st pull into the parking lot and see all the state flags and the info they provide on the states. Once inside and checking in and viewing all the neat and interesting culture and how they lived of the land. Going down to the dock and seeing the ships they used for travel was very interesting. Its very educational and something that both kids and adults can get into.

Joe Moffett
MD

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"Fantastic museum and center"

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.)

Brenda
IA

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"One of the best displays that to date I have ever seen!"

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!

Rick Gentry
Port Charlotte, Fl 33948

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"I feel compelled to return time and again just to touch the place where the first words of freedom were spoken"

I highly encourage one and all to come to Jamestown and see if they can feel the 'deja vu feeling i got while there. While standing at the front of pocohantas' statue the feeling that i had been there before swept through me like the wind sweeps the james river. According to our family tree, my ancestors arrived at Jamestown in time for the bacon rebellion and subsequently purchased quite a bit of land in the surrounding area. Their hearts were in Jamestown and i feel compelled to return time and again just to touch the place where the first words of freedom were spoken. America began at Jamestown with those words and then came to fruition just a short piece down the colonial parkway at yorktown. Anyone who holds a love for america should undertake a visit to where it all began...Jamestown! This fall i will begin my search for the actual spot where my ancestors had their homestead.

Fay Daniels
Flatwoods, Kentucky

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Enjoyed this very much, i enjoyed learning about pocahontas. I am kin to her some where down the line. So jamestown i chose for myself. My whole family loved it.

Tip: Again bring your camera and make memories with your family. I unfortunately forgot my phone and didn't get pictures.

Sharon Vanderburg
Valrico, Florida

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"Time and money well spent "

Time and money well spent

Tip: Would highly recommend this for parents who have school age children who are studying american history.

Fay Daniels
Flatwoods, Kentucky

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Great place to learn about some history. The battlefield, life back then, the indians and the soldiers. This was fantastic, loved every minute of it. Somewhere down the line, my family is related to pocahontas. It was sure great learning about her life, and her family life.

Tip: Take a notebook to jot down all the history of jamestown.

Carl Capps
Salem, OR

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"Five stars."

Five stars. Saw so much family history. I would love to go back and see more.

Sharon Vanderburg
Valrico, Florida

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It was so interesting to get a look at what our original settlers went through when they came to this country. I wish i could've experienced this when i was taking american history classes in high school and college.

Tip: Do your research online before leaving for vacation. Lots of options out there.

Fay Daniels
Flatwoods, Kentucky

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Again my family and i are history buffs. We enjoyed this so much. My ancestors were related to pocahontas, so it was very exciting learning about her family. We also liked learning about the battlefield.

Fay Daniels
Flatwoods, Kentucky

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Love this place, lot of history. We are some how related to pocahontas, so this was very exciting. We loved walking through the village looking at the how they lived. Loved it but we forgot to take pictures.

Tip: Bring camera.

Maryann Levy
Stephens City, Virginia

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From the moment one arrives they are taken back into the history of where our nation took root by seeing a movie in the theater. There is also an exhibition gallery that has artifacts, dioramas, and films that chronicle our nation's 17th-century beginnings in virginia. There is james fort and a powhatan indian village as well as a riverfront area with three ships from 1607.

Tip: There are no restaurants but there is a picnic area.

Karen Hill
Lancaster, PA

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"Fun and educational"

Fun and educational

Ronald Dewing
Warren Center, PA

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So interesting to see what we had read in history books

Kristy Burnette
Hiddenite, NC

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"Amazing!"

Amazing! Wonderful history. Knowledgeable staff. So glad we visited.

Tip: Sunscreen

Durward Ellis
St. Johnsbury, VT

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It was beyond our expectations. The characters were fascinating, knowledgeable and engaging. In 3 days we could not cover everything. The food was excellent as we enjoyed bubble and squeak, and bangers and mash! History, plays, craftsmen, music, entertainment and entertainment it was all very well done. We would highly recommend it!

Tip: Prepare to do lots of walkIng the more questIons you ask, the more InformatIon you receIve.I

Duncan Wallace
Virginia Beach, VA

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Reasonable price and lots to see and do.

Bobbie Pratt
Edinburg, PA

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Was over 100 degrees when we went, so found it hard to take our time and enjoy, just wanted to get back to the air conditioned building. It was interesting, and so much information was overwhelming. We are at the cafe and thought the food there was very good just had burger and fries but they were excellent... Almost worth the price.

Eva Lulias
Newark, DE

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We all really enjoyed the stories, ships and recreation of settlement. Worth the visit

Regina Brown
Watsontown, PA

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"Easy to redeem voucher."

Easy to redeem voucher. Very nice for all ages, hands-on exhibits. Really liked the ships.

Naidre Miller
Brooklyn, NY

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"This was a great place."

This was a great place. The museum is overwhelming and could be a whole day activity by itself.

Julia Craig
Summerville, SC

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We went to williamsburg, va for our 20th wedding anniversary. It was so nice and relaxing to get away for a few days. The food was fantastic but i wish the weather was warmer. We had a great time and i would love to come back.

John Sacca
Delran, NJ

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Excellent & educational - my 3rd grade son went over this in school after we visited, he was so excited to share his artifacts with his class!!

Gail Johnson
Middletown, New York

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Beautiful new building, wonderful docent, interesting exhibits.

Kenneth Minier
Southwest Harbor, ME

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Our eleven year old granddaughter so enjoyed seeing in real life the history she studied in school last year. All characters were helpful and interesting. After 30 years of teaching young children about our early us history, i still learned new things. Thank you!

Susan Wyatt
Stanley, North Carolina

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Enjoyed & found very interesting

edward dziewit
Conway, SC

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Great time and great way to prebook a vacation

Juanita Swearingen
Toronto, OH

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This was a really valuable and enjoyable experience for me and my teenaged sons. All the staff were friendly and willing to answer questions. The ship was absolutely my favorite!! I just can't say enough good about it.

ANN-MARIE KELLY
Alpha, NJ

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It was a wonderful trip even though it rain. But the sun came out when we went to yorktown. And that day was sunny and bright. Great place to revisit again. Maybe in the fall months. Thanks again.

Timothy Zacharek
Bear, DE

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Nice also not as big as colonial williamsburg. But nice 1/2 day trip. Very informative with a fort there, 3 old sailing vessels. And you can explore all of them as well as the fort which has many buildings of the time. And the museum with a theater. It's all included in the ticket.

Evelio Garriga
Fountain Hill, PA

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"History comes alive!"

History comes alive! Great day out.

Robin James
Boardman, OH

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"Good time."

Good time...Easy access from hotel location

Tracy Lindow
East Meadow, NY

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We have 4 children and this hands-on learning was incredible. The people in character of the time period was a fantastic, memorable, and enjoyable experience for all of us. The cafe had healthy selections and was a nice place to refresh after the heat outside.

Jason Blackwood
Lexington, NC

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We enjoyed everything about jamestown! You can do both jamestown and yorktown in one day.

Olivia Spencer
Northfield, Maine

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This was the highlight of our trip, we had a guide who was enthusiastic and very well versed. York town was excellent also.

Elfrieda Nichols
Hixson, Tennessee

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This was the most enjoyable attraction of the trip. I would highly recommend everyone to visit jamestown settlement. Well worth the the ticket price.

Marsha Woods-Rexroth
Tiffin, OH

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"Loved it!"

Loved it! Toured both jamestown and yorktown. Both were exceptional!

Jill Frager
Seymour, CT

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"Jamestown was good."

Jamestown was good. Very informative.

Teresa Berry
Buchanan, VA

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Wonderful time, nice informative

Jason Kilgore
Ohiopyle, PA

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It was very nice we all liked looking at the great historical items and the people was super. Its good for about 3/4 of a day

Sheila Kirk
Halifax, Virginia

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"Enjoyed the visit."

Enjoyed the visit. Village areas nicely done, staff very pleasant & informative.

Sheila Kirk
Halifax, Virginia

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Enjoyed the trip to jamestown/yorktown settlements! People were pleasant, well versed & educated for their position. We even booked a sunset schooner sail that was amazing!

Linda Lightner
Miamisburg, OH

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"WOW!"

Wow!! What a nice museum! Everything very authentic. Great guides. Boats very interesting. Loved it !!

Julie Klinedinst
York, PA

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"Very interactive."

Very interactive. Enjoyed the ships.

Patty Brezina
Manassas, VA

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This was a diamond in the rough. The exhibits are first class. The people who worked there went out of there way to make the history of jamestown feel real and interesting. The gift shop was great and the restaurant has great food at a fair price. I want to return jamestown settlement soon.

Patty Brezina
Manassas, VA

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We all loved jamestown and will soon return for a 2nd trip.

Anna Barbara Nina
Vernon, NJ

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Fantastic settlement, friendly staff. April is a beautiful month to go.

Linda Smith
Little Rock, AR

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Changed a lot since first seen in 1973. Kids loved getting out on the ships.

Larry Westrook
Decatur, AL

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Tour guide was very good snd took time to explain everything.

Oscar Odom
Fernandina Beach, FL

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This was the best part of the package. The museum was superb. The guided tour through the settlement was excellent and the guides very knowledgeable. The replica's of the three original sailing ships was very interesting.

Lynn Cody
Bradford, Massachusetts

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Jamestown settlement, not the archeological site, is great for kids. There were a lot of school groups well organized. I went through within less than 2 hours. I did not attend any movies or listen to talks. I went at my own pace and interest. The ships were interesting. I would recommend this for a family with young children.

Douglas Mayton
Rio Rancho, NM

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Smaller than anticipated, but still mind blowing. I never thought about all the different living conditions or the hardships they endured.

Dominick DeRenzi
Staten Island, New York

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"WONDERFUL experience!"

Wonderful experience! Absolutely loved the staff. Everyone was accommodating and informative! We enjoyed all the history that was offered.

Jacqueline Knapp
New York, NY

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"The reconstruction was great."

The reconstruction was great. The kids enjoyed the re-enactments. And the ships were awesome! The indian village could use some real indians!

linda branham
Cleveland HTS., OH

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This place was verr verry educational, a lot of history so much that i fogot alot of it. Going outside to the different places my husband ,grandson and nepew were in picked to be envoled to do some things with the fort. It is nice to learn thing about history something that we should know and remember so my nephew explained a lot to me. Especially about the indians and their land i really enjoyed everything,. They even had a scotter for me. My leg is in a cast and i needed a scotter,.

Laura Zavinsky
Commerce Township, MI

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"Great staff!"

Great staff! Loved the preview film, helped to set the stage for the area. Wonderful preservation sites.

shirley affinito
South Plainfield, NJ

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"This was very interesting."

This was very interesting.

Kevin Webster
Parkville, MD

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Very informative, but kinda low on the excitement meter.

Arlene, Don Brouillette
Mohawk, NY

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"Wish we had more time."

Wish we had more time. It was a very hot dayk,but we will definitely go back. They did give us a yorkville ticket good til next year so i am sure we will be back.

Gina Louise
Budd Lake, New Jersey

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My husband and i learned so much from visiting there. I hope we are able to go back again someday.

Warren May
Germantown, MD

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Good, but not really for small kids.

Fred Gibbs
Charlotte, NC

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Better than one could have imagined. A lot of efforrt has gone into making this a great feature and i recommenmd everyone not to miss out on this

Caroll Ulbrich
Accord, NY

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This was the coolest thing to go to. You walked back into time and really learned some very interesting things.

Marie-Jeanne Manneh
North Bethesda, MD

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"The tour guide was awesome!"

The tour guide was awesome!

Rob Ford
Mccutchenville, OH

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"great interpretive staff "

Great interpretive staff

Melissa Norwood
Oakland , TN

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"Great place."

Great place. We especially enjoyed visiting the replicas of the ships that brought the jamestown settlers 400 years ago. Again, very knowledgeable tour guides and period costumes.

June Long
Waynesboro, VA

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"very enjoyable."

Very enjoyable...Easy check in

Marisa Abe
Cumberland, MD

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Great! Very interactive staff!

Robert & Connie Ricci
Ft. Myers, FL

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"Enjoyed this."

Enjoyed this. The museum was very nice with a couple of areas where you could view films and the auditorium with a 25-minute film. The ships and indian village were also very nice.

Dinah Monk
Lilburn, GA

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"Favorite part of the trip!"

Favorite part of the trip! The living history area was so much fun. The best inside museum ever.

Julie Hays
Thomaston, CT

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Didn't get to go due to weather

Mary Ann Uhouse
Le Raysville, PA

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"Very informative."

Very informative. They had a lot of stuff in their gallery and the movie wss very good. Staff was very friendly and very knowledgeable. Great history vacation spot!!!

Angela Henderson
Morrisville, PA

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Jamestown was awesome can't wait to go back

Jennifer Brown
Lusby, MD

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Nice place and very nice learning experience.

Chris Martin
Whitmire, SC

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"Good for the children"

Good for the children

Shelby Lamb
Daytona Beach , FL

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I went there last november and it was amazing, my cousins just moved there back in 2009. It was so cool learning about the history of virginia.

Kimberly McCauley
Feasterville, PA

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We learned so much more about virgina

James Skinner
Mt Pleasant Mills, PA

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It was confusing at first, not realizing there were 2 jamestown attractions....The national park service and the state.

Daniel Hardy
Beverly, WV

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Professional courteous staff and wonderful entertaining exhibits. We had an enjoyable time.

Scott Greenbaum
Severna Park, MD

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Very interesting and well done

Joyce Shook
California, PA

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Only part we liked was the ships

Andy & Penny Scholl
Lebanon, PA

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Our history is very fascinating. I think it would make for a great fieldtrip for children

Robert Bingenheimer
Hamburg, NY

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"great place to go"

Great place to go

William Boucher
Waterbury, CT

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"Very informative."

Very informative. A great learning experience.

Robert & Sherri Alderson
Conyers, GA

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We enjoyed visiting the museum and the recreated settlement and ships. Sadly, we were unable to make it to the real settlement due to time constraints.

Rp
Front Royal, VA

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Very impressed by the knowledge of the enactors.

Janet Durand
Mount Laurel, NJ

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"A relaxing, informative site."

A relaxing, informative site. Brings history alive for adults as well as children.

James Pirie
Denham Springs, LA

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We had a great time there, wish we had allowed ourselves more than 1 days.

Charles Munson
Williamstown, NJ

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"First time to Jamestown."

First time to jamestown. Enjoyed it to the max.

Mary Quarrier
Columbia, MD

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We missed having a tour guide for the indian village section, and there was nothing going on there with actors.

Jennifer Mclaughlin
Baltimore , MD

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"no problems fun "

No problems fun

Patricia Correll
Mingoville, PA

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It was a quality experience rich in history and entertainment. The ease in checking in was wonderful. This was an enjoyable experience!

Michael Nelson
Sykesville, MD

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"Great family time"

Great family time

Kenneth Smith
Winder, GA

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The fort and indian village replecia were realistic.

Karen Klaus
Cooks, MI

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"This was the best."

This was the best. The girls and iloved getting on the ships and seeing real people at work. We took many photos.

Joan Merriam
London, ON

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Enjoyed it very much but warn people that it can be busy. We had 2800 school children viewing it at the same time. It is also a fair weather event.

Tammy
Louisiana

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"We went as a school group."

We went as a school group. We were 42 in all. We had a very good time and the 8th graders enjoyed this trip alot. It was very educational and entertaining. We would definitely suggest this place for any school group. Thank you!

Charles William Garner
Mcelhattan, PA

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Impressive and plan to go back.

Kim Farkas
Nanuet, NY

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We ran out of time and did not get here want to do it next time.

David F. Werner
Stockbridge, GA

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Best seen in sunny but cool weather.

Daniel Trowbridge
Leavenworth, KS

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Great historical demonstrations of life in that era. Very interesting and great interaction with characters/employees.

Susanna Austin
Sarasota, FL

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Again we wish had more time to spend.

Reba Cooper
Beltsville, MD

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"Very nice facility."

Very nice facility. Food was also good. The camps and ships were interesting.

Janice Mawson
Aberdeen, NJ

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"Everyone was pleasant "

Everyone was pleasant

Ana Maria Davlantes
Reston, VA

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"The best of the trip."

The best of the trip.

Stan Brandon
Franklin Grove, IL

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"wonderful layout."

Wonderful layout. Again, staff very knowledgeable, friendly made entire experience enjoyable.

Bettye C Kreh
Anniston, AL

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The docent was very good and informative and entertaining. The tour was very good and a great improvement over our last visit. The dining area was okay, not as clean as it should be but the food was okay.

Andrew Maxwell
Hattiesburg, MS

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Great especially liked the ships!

Jack Norman
Bethlehem, PA

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The visitor center was really terrific, as was the victory center at yorktown.

Christopher Daffara
St. James, NY

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Actors were excellent and knowledgeable. I learned to make my owned rope from the indians and how to draw blood 18th century style

Judith Fiterman
Silver Spring, MD

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They are always adding new things here too. Enjoyed the museum, the movie, the outdoor exhibits very much.

Carol Lynn Ockfen
Spanaway, WA

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Jamestown and yorktown museums and living history experiences were very good. We did have a negative experience at the gift shop at yorktown having to listen to a clerk expound upon the perils of electing the party she opposed.

Jan Patton
Douglass, TX

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One of the highlights of our visit

Fred Ryerse
Fredericksburg, VA

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Got a private tour of the place.

Tammy Deaver
Harbinger, NC

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"a wonderful tour "

A wonderful tour

Kimberly Krug
Ellicott Citiy, MD

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Enjoyed seeing the ships and the settlement at jamestown, the victory center was very informative

Lisa Crowe
Newark, DE

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"Great tours."

Great tours. We saw both in one day. It was about 100* the day we went and we enjoyed the a/c inside before and after touring outside. We are planning to go back in the fall when it's not so hot / humid.

Cindy Norfleet
Elizabethtown, KY

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Very interesting and enjoyable.

Joseph Johnson
Siler City, NC

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Had a great time, no complaints

Karol Derflinger
Front Royal, VA

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Was blown away by the new exhibits and the overall park.

Lilia Burrows
Hedgesville, WV

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I thought that the jamestown settlement and the archeological area belong to the same management. Once we worked out where we were supposed to be, we had a great time.It was a wonderful learning experience for my kids, from the gallery to the outdoor settlement replica. Thank you.

Danny Ward
Newport North Carolina

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Weve been coming to williamsburg for the last 6 years. This year we went to see the jamestown settlement and it was truly a great lesson in our history. We have two daughters who learned a greater deal about there past. We loved it as well and we will be back. Thank you. Danny, gina, alice, and emily ward

Gary Sigwart
Bel Air, MD

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"Fabulous!!"

Fabulous!!

Nicholas Grandinetti
Union, NJ

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"Jamestown was fine."

Jamestown was fine. Yorktown seemed to be too commercial and not enough emphasis on the historical aspects.

Michele Boldin
North East, MD

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"Jamestown was great!!"

Jamestown was great!!

Don and Ellen Olson
Glastonbury, CT

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"Enjoyed both attractions."

Enjoyed both attractions. Able to see both in the same day.

Michael Driscoll
Sugar Grove, PA

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"So much history and beauty."

So much history and beauty. We would definitely go back some day and do it again. Especially jamestown!

Janet Laswell
W. Friendship, MD

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We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of jamestown settlement. Very informative and enjoyable. The tour guides were very pleasant and helpful.

Michelle
Absecon Nj

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Jamestown is a awesome place to go. Fun for kids. Its like your actually living in history. Great experience