Olde Jamestown Is New Again
It surprises me to say so, since I did the required 4th-grade school trip to Jamestown and accompanied my mother on countless tours that she gave there in the 1970s, but my visit to Jamestown Island...
View ArticleFinding Captain John Smith’s Well at Historic Jamestowne
As a native of Williamsburg, I couldn’t be more proud of local resident Danny Schmidt and the work he’s done at Jamestown. Danny started as an intern on Jamestown Island at age 16 and now at the age of...
View ArticleJamestown Day is May 14th
Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement are jointly hosting Jamestown Day on Saturday, May 14, 2011. In honor of the 404th anniversary of the settler’s landing at Jamestown in 1607, you can watch...
View ArticleExplore Artifacts at the Archaearium
Summer in Tidewater, Virginia abounds with outdoor activities. Thankfully, we also have fun indoor activities when we need to take a break in air-conditioned comfort. The Archaearium (a museum for...
View ArticleAfrican American Perspective at Jamestown, Williamsburg Museums Aug. 13-14
“In Pursuit of Equality” is a series of presentations August 13 – 14, 2011 at Historic Jamestowne (on the island) and Colonial Williamsburg that will explore the stories, struggles, and triumphs of...
View ArticleSpecial evening at Historic Jamestowne
Enjoy beautiful scenery and learn more about Jamestown and the Civil War at a special dinner on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. The program begins at 5:00 p.m. and includes a picnic dinner. Historic...
View ArticleCelebrate VA Archaeology Month at Historic Jamestowne
If you can’t make it to the special dinner on Jamestown Island Thursday night, you have another option on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to learn about the most recent discoveries at...
View ArticleJamestown Beach
Jamestown Beach is a great place to relax, get some sun, swim, picnic, and launch your paddle craft. You can paddle your kayak or canoe from the easy put-in all the way around Jamestown Island.
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