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  • Jun 22

    “…my capture and the extraordinary occurrences”: Don Diego De Molina, Captive and Spy

    When: 11:30am to 4:00pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Meet Don Diego de Molina, a Spanish commander, who was captured near a Virginia Fort in 1611. He will be allowed an interview with those wishing to meet him at 11:30, 1:30 pm and 3 pm, but beware - he is alleged to be a Spanish spy! In June 1611,…

  • Jun 26

    Curator’s Artifact Tour

    When: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Tours start at 3:00 PM from the Pocahontas statue.

    Senior archaeological curator Bly Straube provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact collection of James Fort. This 90-minute guided program begins with a brief overview of the Jamestown Rediscovery project and offers a rare glimpse of the…

  • Jul 2

    In the Trenches Tour

    When: 10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Join a small inside and up-close group tour of the Lost 1607 James Fort led by Dr. William Kelso, Director of the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project since 1994. Your reserved place in this special group allows you to come under the ropes to walk the surface of the ground once…

  • Jul 10

    Curator’s Artifact Tour

    When: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Tours start from the Pocahontas statue.

    Senior archaeological curator Bly Straube provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact collection of James Fort. This 90-minute guided program begins with a brief overview of the Jamestown Rediscovery project and offers a rare glimpse of the vault where more than one…

  • Jul 11

    Captain Brewster’s Kids

    When: 11:30am to 12:30pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Explore the exciting world of archaeology at Jamestown and come face to face with colonist Captain Brewster on this special kid’s tour from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Meet the archaeologists who “rediscovered” the 1607 James Fort and see what they are finding this season. Meet Captain Brewster,…
  • Jul 13

    Hands On Second Saturday: Floor Cloths

    Location: Patrick Henry's Scotchtown, 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam, Virginia 23015

    Floor cloths were made and used in 18th century Virginia, as simple but attractive ways to protect the floor.  Recently, these floor coverings have resurged in popularity in interior decor magazines and blogs.  Come learn how to make your own floor cloth just like the colonists.

    Saturday, July 13, 2013

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  • Jul 13

    17th Century Domestic Material Culture Symposium

    Location: Bacon's Castle, 465 Bacon's Castle Trail, Surry, Virginia, 23883

    Saturday, July 13, 2013

    Focus on the 17th century Chesapeake convergence of cultures and artifacts discovered at Bacon's Castle.

    Please click on the link to register and purchase tickets for this event.

    https://preservationvirginia.wufoo.com/forms/17th-century-domestic-material-culture-symposium/

     

    Tentative Itinerary:

    10:00  a.m.  Speaker: Travis Shaw, R. C. Godwin & Associates, Frederick, MD

    Topic:…

  • Jul 16

    In the Trenches Tour

    When: 10:00am to 11:30am

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Join a small inside and up-close group tour of the Lost 1607 James Fort led by Dr. William Kelso, Director of the Jamestown Rediscovery Archaeological Project since 1994. Your reserved place in this special group allows you to come under the ropes to walk the surface of the ground once…

  • Jul 18

    Captain Brewster’s Kids

    When: 11:30am to 12:30pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Explore the exciting world of archaeology at Jamestown and come face to face with colonist Captain Brewster on this special kid’s tour from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Meet the archaeologists who “rediscovered” the 1607 James Fort and see what they are finding this season. Meet Captain Brewster,…
  • Jul 24

    Curator’s Artifact Tour

    When: 3:00pm to 4:30pm

    Location: Historic Jamestowne

    Tours start from the Pocahontas statue.

    Senior archaeological curator Bly Straube provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes tour of the artifact collection of James Fort. This 90-minute guided program begins with a brief overview of the Jamestown Rediscovery project and offers a rare glimpse of the vault where more than one…