may 14, 1607 - Jamestown founded
Description:
Jamestown was America’s first permanent English colony in Virginia in 1607. The government, language, customs, beliefs and aspirations of these early Virginians are all part of the United States’ heritage today. The colony was sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, a group of investors who hoped to profit from the venture.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 14, 1607
Now
~ 418 years ago