Stories from the People of the Longhouse

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Join us for a storytelling presentation December 28-29 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. filled with traditional Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) legends that have been told for hundreds of years. The stories teach about the beliefs, customs and history of the Haudenosaunee people.

Storyteller Perry Ground brings stories to life through vivid descriptions, rhythmic voice and interaction with guests. Ground is a Turtle Clan member of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. He has been a storyteller and educator for over 25 years and enjoys working with people of all ages to teach about the history and culture of Native peoples.

Elements of traditional Haudenosaunee lifestyle, pieces of historical information and humor are woven into each story and lead to discussions about the Haudenosaunee culture and the art of storytelling.

The storytelling program is included with Jamestown Settlement museum admission.

'Tis the season for centuries old merriment

December 20-31, 2024

Grab your family and friends and join in the revelry during Christmastide in Virginia. Glimpse 17th- and 18th-century holiday traditions through festive interpretive programs, fancy cooking, caroling and musical entertainment.

The holiday festivities happen at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas Day. Experience immersive exhibition galleries that lead to interpretive activities in re-created outdoor settings reminiscent of early Virginia.

Jamestown history comes to life

Take a step back in time in the outdoor history areas where costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in early Jamestown. Explore life-size re-creations of a 1610-14 fort and Paspahegh Town, or climb aboard a re-creation of one of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607.

Explore expansive gallery exhibits and an introductory film that describe the cultures of the Powhatan Indians, English and West Central Africans who converged in 1600s Virginia. Trace Jamestown’s beginnings in England through the first century of Virginia colony life. Gallery exhibits incorporate new historical research and technology plus rare artifacts, interactive displays, short films and an experiential theater.

Enjoy family-friendly fun

Jamestown Settlement admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Add a visit to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with a value-priced combination ticket.

Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency.

About Jamestown Settlement

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days), Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 just southwest of Williamsburg. The museum features expansive exhibition galleries and films that connect visitors with the lives of the Powhatan, English and West Central African cultures that converged at 17th-century Jamestown. Outdoor living-history areas feature historical interpretation in re-creations of Paspahegh Town, 1607 English ships and a colonial fort.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information.

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