![]() A great deal of study along many lines has been required and much more is still needed to fill the many gaps. Thus the American people can more fully understand and enjoy their historic heritage of Jamestown. Since these dates, the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the National Park Service have worked toward the preservation of all that still exists of old Jamestown, and are dedicated to learning its story more completely. So it was when it became a historic area, in part, in 1893, and when the whole island became devoted to historical purposes in 1934. Time passed and much was forgotten or obscured. Its residents drifted away, its streets grew silent, its buildings decayed, and even its lots and former public places became cultivated fields. Jamestown served this colony as its place of origin and as its capital for 92 years-from 1607 to 1699.Īfter its first century of prominence and leadership, “James Towne” entered a long decline, precipitated, in 1700, by the removal of the seat of government to Williamsburg. For 13 years (until 1620) Virginia was the only English colony on the American mainland. ![]() ![]() It grew from a rude palisaded fort into a busy community and then into a small town that enjoyed many of the comforts of daily living. ![]() Here on an island in the James River in the heart of tidewater Virginia the English carved a settlement out of the wilderness. Jamestown, a name of first rank among historic names, saw the birth of English America. For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. ![]()
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