History of Jamestown, Virginia, USA

Some of these Africans are treated like indentured servants and work several years before earning their legal freedom; others likely remained enslaved.

Also in 1619: Ninety young women arrive in Virginia to make wives for planters and stabilize the colony with families.

The capital moved to Williamsburg in 1699, and Jamestown began to slowly disappear above the ground. By the 1750s the land was heavily cultivated, primarily by the Travis and Ambler families.

Jamestown, a village in James City co., Virginia, on the N. bank of Jamestown river, 60 miles K. S. E. from Richmond. The first English settlement in the United States was made at this place in 1608: nothing now remains but a few ruins.

The Barneys gave 22 1/ 2 acres of land, including the 17th-century church tower, to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (now Preservation Virginia). By this time James River erosion had eaten away the island’s western shore; the common belief was that the site of 1607 James Fort lay completely underwater. With federal assistance, a sea wall was built in 1900 to protect the area from further erosion. The remaining acreage on the island was acquired by the National Park Service in 1934 and made part of the Colonial National Historical Park. Today, Jamestown is jointly operated by Preservation Virginia and NPS.

Jamestown, a ruined village of James City co, Va.; on the N. bank of the James River, about 45 miles N.W. of Norfolk. It was settled by the English in 1608, and was the first place settled in the United States by that nation.

Historic Jamestowne: Start your visit with a trip to Historic Jamestowne, the original site of the Jamestown settlement established in 1607. You can explore the archaeological remains, visit the visitor center, and learn about the early history of America.

Jamestown Settlement: Just down the road from Historic Jamestowne, you'll find the Jamestown Settlement, a living history museum that recreates the 17th-century Jamestown colony. You can explore a recreated fort, replicas of the ships that brought the settlers, and a Powhatan Indian village.

Jamestown Island Drive: Take a scenic drive around Jamestown Island to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. You'll have opportunities to spot wildlife, especially birds, along the way. There are also several pull-off points for photo opportunities.

Colonial National Historical Park: This park encompasses both Historic Jamestowne and the nearby Yorktown Battlefield. It's a great place for history enthusiasts and offers walking...