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#1. May 08, 2013
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#3. Jamestown Settlement
by Barbara J. Feldman
https://www.surfnetkids.com/jamestown_settlement.htm
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In 1607, thirteen years before the Pilgrims created Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, the first permanent English colony was founded at Jamestown Settlement in Virginia. The original colonists suffered a very rocky start, however, as just three later in 1610, only 60 colonists of the original 500 survived. With additional colonists arriving from the Old World, the settlement endured, and served as the capital of Virginia Colony for 83 years, from 1616 until 1699.
Historic Jamestowne
Earlier this month, archeologists confirmed “the first scientifically-proven occurrence of survival cannibalism in Colonial America. The collaboration was driven by the archaeological discovery of a partial human skull and tibia during excavation of an early 17th-century trash deposit in Jamestown.” Read Jane’s Story to learn more about the settler’s fight for survival during the era known as “the starving time.”
History is Fun: Jamestown Settlement
This official Jamestown Settlement website is managed by an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but in addition to the events calendar and other touristy details, there is also this one-page history brief, a video about the economy of 17th century Jamestown, and a chronology of important Jamestown events. “The first two English women arrived at Jamestown in 1608, and more came in subsequent years. Men outnumbered women, however, for most of the 17th century.”
Jamestown Rediscovery
“Excavations began in 1994 with the hopes of finding some evidence of the original 1607 James Fort, for over two centuries thought lost to river shoreline erosion. Today, archaeologists have rediscovered much of the fortification and have recovered over a million artifacts that tell the true story of Jamestown.” Site highlights include the interactive map of found artifacts, and the hyperlinked History of Jamestown article.
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#6. Surfing the Calendar
International Migratory Bird Day
May 8, 2013
Jerusalem Day
May 8, 2013
Central and Union Pacific Railroads Meet
May 10, 1869
Richard Feynman’s Birthday
May 11, 1918
Edward Lear’s Birthday (Celebrated as Limerick Day)
May 12, 1812
Edward Lear’s Limericks
May 12, 1812
Start of California Gold Rush
May 12, 1848
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
Mother’s Day Poems
May 12, 2013
Mother’s Day Cards
May 12, 2013
Children’s Book Week
May 13-19, 2013
First permanent British colony Established in Jamestown, Virginia
May 14, 1607
Lewis and Clark Leave St. Louis
May 14, 1804
Major Lassen Peak Volcanic Eruption
May 14, 1915
National Windmill Day (Holland)
May 14, 2013
#7. Quote of the Week
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~~ Margaret Mead ~~ (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) American cultural anthropologist. Click on the link for more determination quotes.
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