After being in the West for most of our travels I yearned to head east to see where it all began.
Jamestowne, VA was our first stop. The first permanent English colony, it was home to such famous names as Captain John Smith, Pocahontas, and John Rolfe. Just walking among the ruins and the archaeological digs sent tingles up my spine. (yes, that’s a bit nerdy, I know)
Did you know the inhabitants went through a time of famine and there was an alleged case of cannibalism? Neither did I. The history is absolutely fascinating.
Do you know where Pocahontas is buried? No, not in Jamestowne. She is buried in England.
Outside of the island there is a magnificent museum, a period village, and replicas of the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery.
This is a place I hope to return to again. There’s really too much to absorb in just two visits.
A Merry Band of Travelers 