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  1. Jamestown, Virginia - Wikipedia

    Despite the dispatch of more supplies, only 60 of the original 214 settlers survived the 1609–1610 Starving Time. In mid-1610, the survivors abandoned Jamestown, though they returned after …

  2. Historic Jamestowne

    Visit the real thing at Historic Jamestowne, explore the actual location and active archaeological dig, Jamestown Rediscovery, home of the first successful English settlement.

  3. Jamestown Settlement | Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, VA

    You’ll learn about the Virginia Indians who occupied the landscape for centuries, the arrival of English colonists to Jamestown in 1607 and the first documented arrival of West Central …

  4. A Short History of Jamestown - U.S. National Park Service

    In 1607, 104 English men and boys arrived in North America to start a settlement. On May 13 they picked Jamestown, Virginia for their settlement, which was named after their King, James I. …

  5. Jamestown Colony | History, Foundation, Settlement, Map ...

    Oct 27, 2025 · Jamestown Colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America, located near present-day Williamsburg, Virginia. Financed and organized by the Virginia …

  6. Jamestown, Summary, Facts, Significance, Virginia

    Aug 21, 2025 · Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. Established in 1607, the colonists survived famine, disease, weather, and several conflicts …

  7. Things to Do in Historic Jamestown + Tips for Visiting ...

    Apr 22, 2025 · Explore top things to do in Historic Jamestown, learn how much time to spend, and plan your visit to one of America's most iconic historical sites.

  8. Jamestown Colony - Facts, Founding, Pocahontas | HISTORY

    Mar 8, 2010 · On May 14, 1607, a group of roughly 100 members of a joint venture called the Virginia Company founded the first permanent English settlement in North America on the …

  9. Historic Jamestown - Wikipedia

    Historic Jamestown is the cultural heritage site that was the location of the 1607 James Fort and the later 17th-century town of Jamestown in America. It is located on Jamestown Island, on …

  10. Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park ...

    May 5, 2025 · Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 …