Jamestown Virginia

Jamestown

Virginia...

We visited the site of the 1607 settlement of Jamestown.

We learned about the three groups of people who ended up in this area. The British of the Virginia Company, the blacks from the west African area of Angola and the native Potowan Indians. They all had to figure out how to live together...sometimes not very well and the Indians were sure on the loosing end. The Jametown area is a fantastic place to visit with a beautiful visitor center, movies to watch, a museum with wonderful displays and an interactive village for the Indians and the British in the forts. We had fun with Theo on the boats and in the village. The weather is not quite as hot so that was nice.

We have spent some nice time with the Mannas and will head out tomorrow toward Vermont after a combo dinner by the Nolans and the Mannas. Thanks to the Mannas for their hospitality.

Lesson for the day: Gin and tonic mixes better than cultures