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Historic Jamestowne

Discover the historic site where the first permanent English settlement in America was established in 1607. Excavations since 1994 have revealed a wealth of artifacts from the early 17th century, with a focus on the first years of English settlement. Explore the Fort Excavation Area and see the fascinating finds from this dig in James City County, VA.

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Historic Jamestowne

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  1. Historic Jamestowne

  2. Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America.

  3. 1607…

  4. Now… • Excavation since 1994 has uncovered hundreds of thousands of artifacts dating to the first half of the 17th century. Nearly half of the objects date to the first years of English settlement (1607-1610). Fort Excavation Area

  5. Some Artifacts Found

  6. A Dig I did in James City County, VA

  7. Shift each bucket of soil for artifacts…

  8. Bibliography • www.historicjamestown.org

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