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Food and Feasts coming to Jamestown and Yorktown museums
WAVY via Yahoo News· 5 months agoWILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A 40-year-old tradition continues this next week as Jamestown Settlement...
Police: Drunken hit-and-run suspect nabbed in Jamestown Settlement parking lot
WAVY via Yahoo News· 4 months agoA drunken Surry County woman who fled the scene after running someone over in Williamsburg was taken...
First Africans to be honored this weekend at Jamestown Settlement
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJamestown Settlement will host a commemoration Saturday to honor the first recorded Africans brought to Virginia in 1619. The 2 p.m. event will include a spoken word presentation, community ...
First public hearing for Virginia’s proposed history standards set for Monday at the Jamestown...
Virginian Pilot via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe first of six public hearings on the commonwealth’s proposed revised social studies standards is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg. Registration will begin ...
Norfolk Southern donates $1 million to the Save Jamestown campaign
WAVY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Southern made a donation to Jamestown, kicking off the Save Jamestown campaign to preserve the site. Due to flooding and sea level rise, Jamestown, the first ...
Prince George: 5&Dime Trail, 80.6-mile scenic drive along Routes 5 and 10, launches soon
The Progress-Index via Yahoo News· 9 months agoPRINCE GEORGE — Prince George County officials alerted locals/tourists to “Get ready to experience...
1957: Queen Elizabeth II visits Jamestown and Williamsburg
Virginian Pilot via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNote: This story was published on the front page of The Virginian-Pilot on Thursday, Oct. 17, 1957. ___ Queen Elizabeth II — applauded by tens of thousands — today said the birth and growth ...
Editorial: Preserving Jamestown’s history
Virginian Pilot via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWith the tolling of the bell at historic Jamestown Memorial Church and a flurry of meetings, announcements and news coverage, an urgent call has gone out to save Jamestown Island before it’s ...
Jamestown looks to preserve historic church as it adapts to climate change
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhether it is through the use of cutting-edge radar techniques, advanced DNA forensics or working with descendant communities, Jamestown Rediscovery is finding new ways to enhance preservation ...
Williamsburg area commemorates Black History Month
Daily Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Historic Triangle is recognizing Black History Month throughout February with performances, exhibitions and special events. One commemoration involves a tour through a James City County ...
