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<p>Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, holds a significant place in American history. Established in 1607 by the Virginia Company of London as a commercial venture, it served as the capital for a considerable period. Jamestown witnessed several pivotal events, including the Starving Time, Bacon's Rebellion, and the story of Pocahontas, all of which shaped the course of American history.</p>

Local Event: Jamestown: The First Settlers of the Chesapeake Bay

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Jamestown: The First Settlers of the Chesapeake...

Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, holds a significant place in American history. Established...

Jamestown: The First Settlers of the Chesapeake Bay

Jay Kenney

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Jamestown: The First Settlers of the Chesapeake Bay

JAN

8

6:00 PM

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