Discover Virginia’s Historic Triangle
for America’s 400th Anniversary
Plan a visit to the birthplace of
America to learn about the
contributions of the African slaves
By Kitty J. Pope anniversary, an 18-month long slate of Jamestowne Visitor Center which
events that began the fall of 2006 and will includes a visitor orientation, gift center
Virginia is home to the longest con- extend until the spring of 2008 is taking and exhibits. Here you will get to view
tinuous experience of African-American place. Visitors from all over the United “1607: A Nation Takes Root,” a docudra-
culture and life in the United States. The States will be descending on Virginia ma film that chronicles the establishment
first Africans were involuntarily brought at some point during the anniversary of Jamestown. History is commemorated
from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola celebration. America’s 400th anniver- at the Jamestown Settlement which
and West Central Africa to Jamestown in sary has become an international affair opened in 1957 on the 350th anniversary
1619 where the America’s first permanent with the visit of Her Majesty Queen of Jamestown’s founding. The settle-
English colony began in 1607. This year Elizabeth II in May. America’s anniver- ment includes a museum of 17th century
America recognizes the integral role that sary weekend was May 11-13 and excit- history where visitors can experience a
firsthand look at rare African objects
that help chronicle the story of the
The first Africans were involuntarily brought from
Diaspora of African people. Here
tourists learn the story of how three
the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola and West Central
cultures, the Indians, Europeans and
Africans came together to lay the
Africa to Jamestown in 1619 where the America’s first
foundation to build America.
More than 500 artifacts of the
permanent English colony began in 1607.
three cultures including portraits,
documents, furnishings, tools, weap-
ons and hundreds of archaeological
African slaves played in helping to build ing events are happening throughout the items are integrated into a 30,000 square-
the country into what it is today. Forty entire year. Virginia’s Historic Triangle foot gallery setting. The Jamestown
percent of Blacks living in America today which includes the cities of Jamestown, Settlement includes outdoor exhibits, a
have roots in Virginia. The rich heritage Williamsburg and Yorktown will be a re-created Powhatan Indian village, repli-
of the Black experience in Virginia can focal point for America’s celebration. cas of the three ships that landed in 1607,
be experienced by visitors through sites, If you are planning to visit Virginia a representative of the colonial fort and
artifacts, events and museums all across to learn more about American history, a a river front discovery area. Visitors can
the state. good place to start is Jamestown, its birth-
To commemorate America’s 400th place. Begin your tour at the new Historic
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