Monday, March 19, 2007
Jamestown 1607
In talking to several of my readers, it became obvious to me that they had never heard of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
This year is the 4ooth anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown. Kids, if you know about this, you can wow everyone.
The English established a colony in Jamestown and it survived to be the cornerstone of our American nation. If you have heard of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas, they are part of our founding story. There is a direct link between Jamestown and today.
Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain and President Bush will attend the celebration. Since we live just off Jamestown Road, it may be less fun for us as we try to navigate the crowded highways.
This year is the 4ooth anniversary of the settlement at Jamestown. Kids, if you know about this, you can wow everyone.
The English established a colony in Jamestown and it survived to be the cornerstone of our American nation. If you have heard of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas, they are part of our founding story. There is a direct link between Jamestown and today.
Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain and President Bush will attend the celebration. Since we live just off Jamestown Road, it may be less fun for us as we try to navigate the crowded highways.
