James Fort Archaeological Site — Local services in Jamestown Island

This was amazing. To actually step where the first colonist stepped was a whole new experience. To be there whole the archaeologists were at work was incredible. I felt like I was in a documentary. What made it even better was that we recently saw a docu on this site. We also were lucky enough to be there when a professor from William and Mary did a reenactment of a colonial wife. What an outstanding performance. Every single thing at this site just took you completely back in time and we felt very connected. Especially loved the Pocahontas statue. The museum on site as well was really...

I had ancestors who had come to Jamestpwn. My grandfather told me tge one in the church grave with the shield marker was an ancestor. Last time I was tgere only part of the church was there. It was good to see it restored. I was a bit concerned about the excavation areas. Shovels were being used forcefully and could break items you're looking for when used with such force. Also, the original settlement did not have slaves. They didn't come until about 1621. I was concerned that some were being given...

I had just rushed through the area and attempted to get as many photographs as possible on my way out, though have always been intrigued by the story of Jamestown and simply needed to check it out. I've noticed a few new excavations were conducted, namely around the Captain James Smith statue where they apparently attempted to reconstruct a partial example of what stood there. For anyone that is disappointed by what remains on this site, need I remind them about what...