We stopped here after spending most of the day at the Jamestown Settlement. We only had a couple of hours here and it was starting to rain so they were covering up the digging they were doing. It was wonderful seeing the sites where they are finding more about our country's past. We enjoyed walking where the fort was and reading about the church. The museum was interesting. I liked the information they had about the two full skeletons they found. This along with the Jamestown Settlement were our favorite sites in all the places we've been in this area and the Richmond area.

It but was a beautiful day to see this historic Jamestown. We did not have a narrated tour but it was so very interesting. The museum was very interesting. There were no digs going on at the time we were there because it was very late in the day, A wonderful place to walk around and take in the history and imaging the first settlers arriving there on the beautiful James River. The best visit during our trip!

This was a big surprise to us. The museum is just a starter the real event is outside behind. We were amazed by the amount of actual historical artifacts that have been unearthed. It was also interesting to learn the facts surrounding John Smith and others that have been disneyfied. The time lines are very specific and it seems they may get challenged from time to time and revised of appropriate.

This is the archaeological site. You can see actual digs that are currently happening. They have guided tours that are included with admission that are interesting and tell more than what the displays say. There are 2 museums. One at the entrance and one near the archaeological site. Both were well done and displayed items from their digs. The river is right next to the site and they have rebuilt one of the old churches.

It was amazing to learn all that has been going on archeologically in Jamestown. My wife and I learned so much while we were there. One of the staff gave us a terrific lecture in the old church, talking about the first governor who had been buried there and about the overall history of the archeological developments over the last thirty years. I came away much better informed and anxious to learn more. The little cafe on the grounds (Dale House) was very nice and the perfect spot for lunch on their sunny back patio watching the traffic going up and down the river on a beautiful day. We will definitely be back in a few years to see what new historical information has been uncovered.

We were mesmerized by the presentation by “Anas Todkill”….one of the original settlers at Jamestowne. What a wonderful way to bring history alive in this most important place in Virginia!! Please do yourself a favor and be sure you visit the original site of the colony —and don’t miss this presentation!!

Decided to visit Jamestown and it ended up being a great decision. I can remember coming here as a kid, standing near the church and seeing a dig underway. It was an incredible experience and one I was fortunate to relive again. From the visitor center to the Archaearium everyone really made it great. I cannot recommend a tour more highly, history comes alive and Mr. Baldeson will draw you in deep. A true national treasure!

My family and I arrived at Historic Jamestowne around 2pm on Wednesday, purchased tickets and then made a great decision. We left and went to Yorktown Battlefield for the rest of the day. The next day we went to Jamestowne to take in the 11am tour, there we met Mark Summers, Director of Public & Youth Programs. Braving very chilly temps he gave us what was in effect a private tour, providing insight and historic information on the people who landed on that shore and the indigenous peoples who's land they now inhabited. He led us to the Archaearium Museum and presented an unbiased account of Bacon's Revolution that I dare say, you would not receive in any other setting. Mr. Summers spent at least two hours answering questions and providing information above and beyond what the tour criteria called for. We then went to the next tour on the schedule that due to the inclement weather was held in the Memorial Church. There, "Willie" introduced Lady Frances Berkeley (Professor Amy) who portray her with grace and elegance. Again Willie and the "Lady" stayed and discussed several items answering any and all our questions. The next day we came back for two additional tours, the first one with Mr. Summers who again provided the best informative tour I've ever had the privilege to attend, answering all questions in such a way to instill in the listener insights that are everlasting. Next we had the great fortune to meet Anas Todkill portrayed by Willie Balderson, Director of Living History and Historic Trades. He spoke to us in Olde English and I found him to be fascinating. He truly brought to life the conditions that the settlers and the local natives endured in 1607. He spent the next hour showing us different weapons, and tools produced and used by the English and natives alike. The entire staff is fantastic but I would like to thank Mr. Summers, Mr. Balderson, and Professor Amy for making this a truly memorable experience. You all deserve 6 stars.

I visited Historic Jamestowne over two days from 31 January - 1 February 2024. Both visits were absolutely amazing. I had not been back to Jamestown in 40 or so years and there has been a wealth of discoveries made in that time. It was a good deal too! When you pay for the ticket at the visitors center, it’s good for unlimited visits over a week-long period. I visited the Archaearium museum on the 31st on another's advice and I'm very pleased I went and spent some hours there. I also spent about an hour going over the grounds and looking at all that has been discovered by the archeologists who have been working on the original Jamestown site since 1994. On the recommendation of a staff member, I went the next morning to see more of the site in-depth and to join a guided tour by the Director of Living History & Historic Trades, Willie Balderson. It was a great experience! His knowledge of the time period and place put into excellent context, the world historical importance of the Jamestown settlement. I feel that everyone, but especially Americans, should visit Jamestown. It will definitely enlighten and entertain and I think you’ll come away with a better appreciation of our nation’s rich history.

An amazing day full of education and amazing information from the staff. Out of all of the visits in the historic triangle this was by far the best time spent. Thank you Willie for your dedication to the site and bringing your skills to share the experience with us.