Jamestown Archaeology Lab Preview
Jamestown Island, Virginia, is on the James River about 35 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. In 1994 the site of the 1607 E…
In 1994 archaeologist and historian Bill Kelso discovered the original 1607 English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Since the find, the J… read more
In 1994 archaeologist and historian Bill Kelso discovered the original 1607 English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. Since the find, the Jamestown Rediscovery archeological project has unearthed some 1.5 million artifacts, including many skeletons of the settlers. Mr. Kelso, who is director of research and interpretation for the private, non-profit project, gave an “in the trenches” tour of the digging sites as he talked about the history of James Fort and the archeological project. close
Jamestown Island, Virginia, is on the James River about 35 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. In 1994 the site of the 1607 E…
On May 14, 1607, 104 English settlers landed at Jamestown Island, Virginia to establish a colony for the Virginia Compan…
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Georgetown history professor Michael Kazin and director of the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center Khalil Muhamma…