Commemorating one of the proudest moments of the new century!

The very essence of modern America took root on the banks of the James River in 1607, at Jamestown, Virginia ...13 years before the pilgrims founded Plymouth in Massachusetts.

The goal of the commemoration is to increase tourism, expand economic development and renew educational awareness of Virginia's significant impact as the birthplace of our modern American society.

Jamestown 2007 hopes with this very special anniversary to capture the spirit, imagination, and diversity of Americans and develop that energy into a myriad of community programs, signature events, and national and international festivities that showcase Virginia's unique role as the birthplace of modern America and the cradle of American democratic traditions, cultures, ideologies and principles - 400 years strong.

Come join us and become a part of history!