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Encyclopedia Virginia: Christopher Newport

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about English explorer, Christopher Newport, who commanded the first fleet sent by the Virginia Company to America, and who helped the colonists found Jamestown colony. A timeline outlines his active sailing career.
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Virginia History Series

Virginia History Series: English Settlements in Virginia (1584 1699) [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Take a historical walk through the colony of Jamestown. Learn about the main people who influenced the development of this colony, read a list of names of the original settlers, read about the struggles of the first settlers, explore...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Virginia Records Timeline 1553 to 1743

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress site provides a timeline of historical events in Virginia. It includes the dates from 1553 to 1743.

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