The following photos are taken at the actual site of Jamestown. In May of 1607 when the colonists landed the island was not inhabited with indians but had lots of mosquitoes and was swampy. (Sounds like Nauvoo). More than 2/3 of the people died.
This was the Fort actually looked like. In the shape of a triangle. Later on... they left the fort and expanded and built beautiful homes, townhomes, and had businesses established.
This is a statue of John Smith who was the Captain. Directly behind him you can see where they are digging and finding the original buildings and items from that era.
This is the painting of Pocahontas at age 20. She married John Rolfe (Not John Smith) when she was 18 years old. They had a baby. Mr. Rolfe took her to England in hopes of raising money for their colony by introducing a real Indian Princess to them. On the voyage to England she took sick and died only a few months later in England. Very sad tale.
They have done archeology digs and found all the foundations to the original homes once the settlers left the Fort. Due to weather and time they decided not to restore them, but just leave the footprints. I think it was wise, makes a beautiful setting and very reverent feeling there.
This is actually one of the townhouses that is still left standing. Many of the buildings there were used through the 1700 and early 1800s and then started falling apart. This is what is left.
Here you can see the Chesapeake Bay in the distance. I had no idea the James River was part of it!
You can see the statue of John Smith to the left and the diggings going on within the Fort area.
You can see the Jamestown Memorial Church inside the Fort Walls. It is amazing to go inside. There is a grave where the first Reverend (or whatever he was called) is buried. You can actually see the brick and cobblestone from the original 1639 church. The fort walls are no longer standing. They built a low wall to give you an idea.
Just inside the entrance there is a statue of Pocahontas.
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