Virginia, synonymous with American history, holds a pivotal landmark within its borders: Jamestown. While debates about earlier settlements exist, Jamestown’s significance as North America’s first permanent English settlement is undeniable. Founded in 1607, thirteen years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, Jamestown served as the capital of the Virginia colony for nearly a century, witnessing the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of early colonial life.
Jamestown: Unearthing the Roots of Virginia – The First Permanent English Settlement…