There is a place that is full of history that you can go to learn about the first English settlement in America that was permanent. From the time the settlers arrived in 1607 this town has been full of stories. The settlers were from London and sent over to Jamestown to establish a colony where they had nothing and struggled hard to make it. The exact location of the original voyage was found by scientists who are working today to find out what happened way back then. Captain John Smith helped the colony for a while but had to leave. After that the colony suffered through hard winters where they lost several of the original members. The remainder vowed that they were fed up and abandoned the colony as well. Years later, Lord De La Ware, the new governor, brought in supply ships and managed to get the colony up and running again. Pocahontas, the daughter of the Algonquian Chief Powhatan married John Rolfe here. During this time Jamestown had time to come together and become stronger as they made the town their home. So how does this town become the top spot to vacation in the USA?

Jamestown takes pride in their heritage and they want to tell you about it. Visiting Jamestown is not about going through old history books and watching a few trades learned back then. It’s about the boats that were used as you climb on them. Hear the settler’s stories as they suffer from hunger, cold and vicious attacks that would kill families, neighbors and workers. See how they dressed and survived as they demonstrate it everyday. Walk down the streets and feel the history. Jamestown residents of today will live like those of yesterday as you watch. You can see how they made supplies, food, bonded as a community and pulled together during trying times to make it work.

For Children, there is so much that Jamestown has to offer. They can climb on board and tour the boats, they can help knead dough for bread or sweep the front stoop off with an old homemade broom. Children will learn the history behind this historical place and how it helps them today. The whole family can take a themed tour that will introduce you to the Indian heritage; dancing, drumming as well as the way of life there. An introduction to the cooking, hunting and how they turned animal hides into blankets, shelter and clothing. Learn the different tools they used and how they made pottery.

You can also learn more about how the Jamestown residents made their own food by planting, harvesting and preserving it. Learn more about their cooking utensils and recipes for their meals. You can also see how they celebrated holidays and how they protected themselves from attacks. There was also sickness to plaque the colony and they can tell you today how they overcome them.

Jamestown has a lot to offer anyone who wants to learn a little more about the history of Jamestown, young or old. There will be something for everyone. Come and see why Jamestown is one of the top spots for vacation in the USA.