Historic-Jamestown
America's Beginnings!
Historic-Jamestown, Virginia - Experience the story of America's beginnings at Jamestown Settlement.
Today at Jamestown Settlement, the story of the English colonists is told through film, exhibits and living history.
Gallery exhibits and introductory film explores Jamestown's beginnings and describes the cultures of the Powhatan Indians.
Outdoors, visitors can board replicas of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607, also visitors can explore the life-size re-creations of the colonist's fort and Powhatan village. As you walk through the history, costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in the early 17th century.
Highlights of the area
Powhatan Indian Village
Explore the Powhatan way of life in a re-created village featuring reed-covered houses, crops and ceremonial posts.
Historical interpreters discuss and demonstrate the Powhatan way of life, prepare food, make tools and potery, and weave natural fibers into cordage.
Film & Galleries
Documentry film, 1607: A Nation Takes Root, shown every 30 minutes in the museum theater. A 30,000 square-feet gallery exhibits hundreds of objects from 17th century Europe and Africa.
Jamestown Settlement Ships
The Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery - re-creations of three ships that brought English colonists to Virgnia. Visitors can board the ships and explore all aspects of the ships.
Nearby Attractions
 Yorktown Victory Center -
On October 19, 1781, the decisive military campaign of the American Revolution culminated with the British surrender to combined American and French forces under the command of George Washington. Today at Yorktown Victory Center, an open-air exhibit walkway events that led to, read more..
 Colonial Williamsburg - Here you will feel the sigths and sounds of the 18th century. Explore the homes and buildings where men like Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry inspired - read more..
 Williamsburg Winery
The 50+ acres of vineyards which surround the winery offer a beautiful backdrop to the Old World-style village where the winery is located.
Tours of the facility and wine tasting are held daily by the professional staff members, read more...
Historic-Jamestown is located on Route 31 South, adjacent to Jamestown Settlement just 10 minutes away from the area of Williamsburg.
Operating Hours
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 6 p.m. June 15 through August 15)
Admission Rates
Adults: $14.00; Ages 6-12: $ 6.50; Under 6 years age: Free
Phone: (757)238-4838
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