aug 20, 1619 - First arrival of enslaved Africans near Jamestown
Description:
The Portuguese slave ship Sao Joao Batista arrived at Point Comfort near Jamestown, the first permanent English colony. On board were captive Africans form Angola. They were put to work in Tobacco field.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 20, 1619
Now
~ 406 years ago