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Jamestown in the region of Virginia is a town located in United States - some 117 mi or ( 189 km ) South of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Jamestown is now 05:22 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Raleigh, Philadelphia, Arlington, Chesapeake, and Elberon. When in this area, you might want to check out Raleigh . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Jamestown ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Commercial: Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Museum
Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center invites you to step back in time and discover your roots in 2012! Year Round Ticket Deals & Packages to America's Greatest Living History Museums are ava ..
Glassblowing at Jamestown Glasshouse - A 5-minute Lesson HD
In a 5-minute lesson, watch master glassblower Eric Schneider expertly demonstrate the art of glassblowing at Jamestown Glasshouse. Whether you appreciate hand-crafted artistry or are fascinated by le ..
Jamestown - Scotland Ferry
Ferry operated by the Virginia Department of Transportation across the James River, providing access to Jamestown and Williamsburg ..
Glassblowing at Jamestown Glasshouse - music video
Jamestown Glasshouse - where American history is more interesting than you thought! Watch talented artisans demonstrate the craft of glassblowing at Jamestown Glasshouse. Whether you appreciate hand-c ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Jamestown Glasshouse
The Jamestown Glasshouse is located in Jamestown, Virginia about 1 mile from Jamestown Island, location of the first permanent English settlement, and is a part of the Colonial National Historical Park. The original glasshouse was built soon after the first glassblowers (German & Polish) arrived in Jamestown in 1608. A series of small furnaces were built just a few yards away from the current exhibit.
Located at 37.22 -76.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown Settlement is a name used by the Commonwealth of Virginia's portion of the historical sites and museums at Jamestown. Jamestown was the first successful English settlement on the mainland of North America. Named for King James I of England, Jamestown was founded in the Colony of Virginia on May 14, 1607.
Located at 37.23 -76.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Cobham, Surry County, Virginia
Cobham was a small town in Surry County, Virginia. It was established by an Act of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1691, when each county in the Virginia Colony was directed set aside 50 acres of land for a town. Storehouses were to be built for products imported and tobacco to be exported. It was ordered that the county sell half-acre lots for its citizens to inhabit the town. It was located at the mouth of Gray's Creek at the James River across and somewhat downstream from Jamestown.
Located at 37.17 -76.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Jamestown High School (Virginia)
Jamestown High School is a public secondary school located in James City County, Virginia, just outside Williamsburg, Virginia. The school was opened in 1997, becoming the second of three high schools in the county. It is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools and is located on 3751 John Tyler Highway. As of 2006, there are 1,524 students enrolled at Jamestown.
Located at 37.25 -76.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Colonial Parkway
Colonial Parkway is a 23-mile (37 km) scenic parkway linking the three points of Virginia's Historic Triangle, Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. It is part of the National Park Service's Colonial National Historical Park.
Located at 37.22 -76.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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