Virginia Beach Trip - Day 5
September 12th, 2008We got up early, again, to make the hour drive to Jamestown Settlement. The drive was very pretty.
We saw nearly two centuries of our nations’ history - from the founding of America’s first permanent English settlement in 1607 to the decisive Revolutionary War victory in 1781 and implementation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Our first stop was the Powhatan Indian village.
Then we walked to the pier to see the Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery - re-creations of three ships that brought English colonists to Virginia in 1607. We only boarded the Susan Constant because it was so hot on the ship - especially below deck!
Next we walked to James Fort. Wattle-and-daub structures topped with thatched roofs depict dwelling and a church, guardhouse, storehouse and governor’s house during the period 1610 - 1614. We watched a demo of a matlock rifle and saw all of the tobacco drying that was used as money.
Most of the structures had armour vests hanging on the wall and many had gun racks over the door.
The governor’ house had many ornately carved items.
And the governor’s house had this beautiful fireplace.
I flew home early the next morning. I missed my house, family and animals…. but I had a WONDERFUL time with my Great Husband. Thank you, husband 
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