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Visit Historic Jamestowne and step back into history by walking the same grounds as John Smith and Pocahontas. Visit the Memorial Church, which sits on the very site of the 1617 church. Walk the streets of James City and see the foundations of homes, taverns, and industrial complexes. For it is from Jamestown that we as Americans can trace who and what we are as a people and as a nation. It is from here that the first permanent English settlement laid its roots in 1607. It is from here that the first representative legislative assembly in North America met in 1619. It is from here that three continents came together as Europeans encountered American Indians, and later brought enslaved Africans to this land. As the seat of Virginia government Jamestown became the focal point of Bacon's rebellion in 1676. Come visit America's birthplace! Looking to learn more? Browse press releases. Photos and more Experience the park from afar! Check out our photo galleries. Nature Historic Jamestowne provides a variety of habitats for wildlife. Education Browse lesson plans and field trip information. Historic Jamestowne offers Virginia Standards of Learning [SOL] based educational programs to enhance your students' academic experiences. All reservations must be made in advance. |
Last updated: September 20, 2022