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Welcome to Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum of 17th-century Virginia history and culture. Join us in reliving the experience of America's first permanent English colony and learn about Virginia history from historical interpreters and experienced tour guides.

The discoveries are endless at Jamestown Settlement. Through interactive exhibits, informative videos and life-size re-creations, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported through time.

Paspahegh Town
Explore the Powhatan way of life in a re-creation of Paspahegh Town
Ships
Board re-creations of the three ships that brought colonists to Jamestown
James Fort
Visit the re-created 1610-14 English fort, church, storehouse and armory
Dugout Canoe
Discover how a dugout canoe was made by the Powhatan people
Feather Weaving
View a demo of feather weaving a turkey feather mantle
Historical Clothing
See how people dressed and made clothing in the 17th and 18th centuries

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Paspahegh Town

Ships

James Fort

Dugout Canoe

Feather Weaving

Historical Clothing

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