500 to only 60. Somehow a group did survive and then the colony grew and thrived.

Captain John Rolf of Jamestown married Pocohontas, the daughter of the Powhatan Chief and there followed a time of peace and cooperation with the local Native Americans. Many people in the world today trace their roots back to their union. Fascinating!

This monument was placed in 1907, on the 300th anniversary of the landing.

I am fascinated that they know the original boundaries of the fort. Many of the buildings have been discovered through archaeological excavation. One bulwark of the triangular fork would now be in water. That much shore has been washed away in the ensuing 400 years.

Of course, Captain John Smith also played a big role in Jamestown as well. He also wasfriends with Pocohontas, crediting her with saving his life twice. He also thought he was going to die once, but said precious oils saved him. Amazing!

Look at what happened in his early life. What drama!

Petunia doing some studying with her own guidebook. We love roadschool!

The tower part of this church is orginal from the 1600s! It was rebuilt later in the century because the early churches got burned down or rebuilt, but this is a bonafide 17th century structure standing here for us to enjoy today. Wow!

Petunia and Pocohontas. Grateful for these two beauties!

Jamesetown island is the site of current archaeological excavation and discovery. Here Petunia and I are watching some people at work. Later, in another location, we were looking on when the placement of a fence