Today we went to Jamestown Settlement. This is where it all began. Well, kinda, sorta. The Jamestown Settlement was actually a re-creation of the original 
Jamestown which was an archeological site located a couple of miles away. We met the Talley's again before the place opened so we had to wait a little while. Once again, we had to purchase tickets and this time the first thing we did was look at a little exhibit that told a little 
about the powhatan indians, the tribe who called the Jamestown area home when the first settlers arrived. We then saw a short movie about the arrival of the settlers and a little background on what we would be seeing later on. The next thing was a much bigger exhibit and a guide took us around and introduced and told us about the 3 people groups that were involved in the first several years of the time period, including the Powhatans, the Europeans and the slaves brought from Africa. This was very interesting for me and honestly, I learned a bunch. I don't remember ever hearning about this in school. Maybe I slept, or just didn't listen. I don't know. I just really got a lot out of this particular little tour.
Jamestown which was an archeological site located a couple of miles away. We met the Talley's again before the place opened so we had to wait a little while. Once again, we had to purchase tickets and this time the first thing we did was look at a little exhibit that told a little 
about the powhatan indians, the tribe who called the Jamestown area home when the first settlers arrived. We then saw a short movie about the arrival of the settlers and a little background on what we would be seeing later on. The next thing was a much bigger exhibit and a guide took us around and introduced and told us about the 3 people groups that were involved in the first several years of the time period, including the Powhatans, the Europeans and the slaves brought from Africa. This was very interesting for me and honestly, I learned a bunch. I don't remember ever hearning about this in school. Maybe I slept, or just didn't listen. I don't know. I just really got a lot out of this particular little tour.After the tour, we then went outside and looked at 3 particular areas; the powhatan 
village, the Jamestown Fort and 3 sailing ships that played a major role in the settlement. The indian village was interesting in that it showed us how the indians lived in the area. We learned at the fort area how the settlers dealt with the indians and how they survived 
the best they could. Then we got to board the ships that brought people across the ocean and learned how difficult a trip it was. We learned about the whole reason the settlers came to America in the first place and how little tiny things that happened could have completely changed the way ournation might look today or the amazing fact that it was settled at all. If you ever don't appreciate our freedom and how lucky we are to live here, you need to see this place. After only a couple of hours, I felt like I had caught up on hundreds of years of history and I was really glad I went.
village, the Jamestown Fort and 3 sailing ships that played a major role in the settlement. The indian village was interesting in that it showed us how the indians lived in the area. We learned at the fort area how the settlers dealt with the indians and how they survived 
the best they could. Then we got to board the ships that brought people across the ocean and learned how difficult a trip it was. We learned about the whole reason the settlers came to America in the first place and how little tiny things that happened could have completely changed the way ournation might look today or the amazing fact that it was settled at all. If you ever don't appreciate our freedom and how lucky we are to live here, you need to see this place. After only a couple of hours, I felt like I had caught up on hundreds of years of history and I was really glad I went.
It was now time for lunch and we let the Talley's go on to the Jamestown archeological site and we went back to the campground. The girls swam a little bit and Catherine washed a few clothes. I was able to squeeze in a little nap and for the first time, I was on "vacation". For supper, I cooked hamburgers 
on the grill and once again, we headed in to the Colonial Williamsburg area to attend a handbell/organ concert at one of the oldest churches in America. The Bruton Parish Church was established in the late 1600's and it was fun going to the concert. After that, we walked around a little and Craig and I tried to take a couple of "night" pictures of some of the buildings. It was a full day and fun one at that. It was time to say goodbye to the Talley's because we would be parting ways the next morning.
on the grill and once again, we headed in to the Colonial Williamsburg area to attend a handbell/organ concert at one of the oldest churches in America. The Bruton Parish Church was established in the late 1600's and it was fun going to the concert. After that, we walked around a little and Craig and I tried to take a couple of "night" pictures of some of the buildings. It was a full day and fun one at that. It was time to say goodbye to the Talley's because we would be parting ways the next morning.
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