JAMESTOWN VA - Where American History Began!

Jamestown, Virginia, holds a significant place in American history as the site of the first permanent English settlement in the New World, established in 1607.
I cannot tell you how fascinating our tour there was! If you get a chance, go there on a cool day and take a tour! My eyes were opened, not only to what life was like the settlers, but also how the Powhatan Indians responded to their arrival and settlement!
Historirical Significance:
1. **Founding**: Jamestown was founded by the Virginia Company of London in 1607. It was named after King James I of England.
2. **Settlement Challenges**: The early years were difficult, with settlers facing harsh conditions, disease, and conflicts with Indigenous peoples, particularly the Powhatan Confederacy.
3. **John Smith and Pocahontas**: Captain John Smith played a crucial role in the survival of the colony. The story of his interaction with Pocahontas, the daughter of Chief Powhatan, is legendary, though often romanticized.
4. **Tobacco Economy**: John Rolfe introduced tobacco cultivation to Jamestown, which became the colony's economic foundation and led to its eventual prosperity.
5. **1619**: This year marked the first meeting of the Virginia General Assembly, laying the groundwork for representative government in America. It also saw the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in English America.
Present-Day Jamestown:
1. **Historic Sites**: Today, Jamestown is a major historical site with two key locations: Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement.
- **Historic Jamestowne**: The actual site of the original fort, it includes ongoing archaeological digs and exhibits.
- **Jamestown Settlement**: A living history museum with re-creations of the original fort, Native American village, and the ships that brought settlers to Virginia.
2. **Tourism**: Visitors to Jamestown can explore the history of early colonial America, participate in educational programs, and view artifacts from the era.
Jamestown is often visited in conjunction with nearby Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown as part of Virginia’s Historic Triangle, offering a deep dive into early American history.
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[@TheWanderingWulfs]

Nice! It's fun to hear all the history about America. It would definitely be hard to live back then. Simpler, but harder, as you said. Thanks for taking us along on this great tour! 👍

[@thierrymunseugandachildren802]

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[@johnelliscpa6613]

Happy Birthday

[@my88sweetdreams]

So Happy You shared this with me…!🎉♥️💯%

[@TinCanTwosome]

Me too!!

[@lmeusebi]

Another video done so well, it belongs on a TV travel channel. Great job, Wendy! ❤

[@TinCanTwosome]

Wow, thank you!

[@marmiejoe]

I appreciate your soothing voice and your careful and clear style of dialogue! I didn't have to pause and rewind to relisten. Well done and very interesting!

[@TinCanTwosome]

Thank you so much! Maybe my childhood elocution classes were worth it after all :-)

[@GoodMorley]

Cool looking place.

[@TinCanTwosome]

It is!

[@SeanVplayer]

Colonial Williamsburg is another fascinating place to visit!
Great video visit. Thanks for sharing.

[@TinCanTwosome]

Yes it really is! I may put out a short video about that soon.

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[@danielbohn6867]

OK, now I like Jamestown. 😃

[@TinCanTwosome]

You would like it even better when you go there :-)

[@ILLusionist3]

This is very well done and such an interesting place! P.S. Happy birthday!!

[@TinCanTwosome]

Thank you so much! Have you ever been there?

[@exploringwithrobanddenese9262]

It was so interesting to see that they have been improving the site since we were there. I love your different viewpoint! Were they actively digging when you were there?

[@TinCanTwosome]

I did not see any digging, but we also did not go through the entire area either.

[@G.J..Journeys]

Thanks for the tour. New follower here from across the pond! Sent by "Wandering Wulfs" channel👍

[@TinCanTwosome]

We all love the Wandering Wulfs!

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

Yay! Thanks, G.J.Journeys! ❤ Tin Can Twosome is awesome! 😊

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yay tincan twosome!

[@TinCanTwosome]

Thanks John!!!