Come Home to Virginia

The state's Historic Triangle adds new attractions just in time for a big homecoming.

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Jamestown Settlement
Photography by Scott Suchman

Jamestown Settlement

  •  The 411: This is hands-on history. The museum features a new film and gallery exhibits, re-creations of circa-1610 James Fort, a Powhatan Indian village, three English ships, and a riverfront discover area.
  •  What's new: Virginia Indian, English, and African cultures came together first at Jamestown. A 30,000-square-foot gallery traces their paths.
  • Don't miss: Climb aboard Godspeed, Discovery, and Susan Constant, replicas of the ships that brought the settlers to Virginia. Costumed interpreters will help you imagine the trip.
  • "Wow" factor: Explore new, full-size replicas of the Godspeed and Discovery.
  • For kids: You can get your hands dirty here. Help make a dugout canoe, plant a garden, or grind corn.
  •  Price: $13.50 adults, $6.25 ages 6-12.
left: Kids pitch in to help build a dugout canoe at Jamestown Settlement's living-history museum.


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