Jamestown Settlement is a living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, depicting the story of the first permanent English settlement in America. Here are some interesting facts and a description of the museum:
- The museum has a full-size replica of one of the ships that brought the English colonists to Virginia in 1607, the Susan Constant.
- Visitors can explore replicas of the three ships that made up the original fleet, and see how the colonists lived and worked in a recreated fort and Powhatan Indian village.
- The museum also features exhibits on the culture and legacy of the Powhatan people, as well as the African diaspora in Virginia.
- Costumed interpreters demonstrate daily life in the settlement, showing visitors everything from blacksmithing and farming to cooking and carpentry.
- The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
- Phone: 757-253-4838
- Ticket prices as of 2021 are $19.50 for adults and $9.25 for youth (ages 6-12), with discounts available for Virginia residents, military, and seniors. Children under 6 are free.
- The museum is located about 150 miles south of Washington, DC, and can be reached by car or bus.
