Exhibits and Attractions



American People, American Progress

This gallery-in-the-round exhibit highlights contributions made over the centuries by the three cultures that converged at Jamestown- English, Virginia Indian and African.

Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com offers a free family history workshop to begin your journey through your family story.  World-renowned genealogist and Ancestry.com chief family historian, Megan Smolenyak, will be on hand to demonstrate how easy it is to get started discovering your past. (in Anniversary Park's Anniversary Village.)  
 

  Anheuser-Busch Exhibit
Anheuser-Busch is extremely proud to support America's 400th Anniversary and share in the commemoration of America's legacy. Photo opportunities will be available with the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and an American Bald Eagle from Busch Gardens Europe during Anniversary Weekend.


Anniversary Village Interactive Exhibits
Stroll through exhibits filled with interactive experiences, images and sounds of Virginia, providing a glimpse of the destinations and opportunities offered by a state that began America's journey 400 years ago. And stop by special exhibits such as Ancestry.com for help in tracing your family tree and special heritage, too. 
 

  Colonial Williamsburg Exhibit
Explore how history comes to life every day in fun ways for the whole family in Colonial Williamsburg's historic area. Speak with our costumed interpreters and trades people, enjoy our colonial entertainers, and begin to experience what life was like during the pivotal years of our nation's founding. Also learn about Colonial Williamsburg's world-class resort and the official hotels for America's 400th Anniversary.


  Corning Hot Glass Roadshow
The Hot Glass Roadshow brings the magic, mystery and artistry of glassmaking to audiences around the world. The popular narrated glassmaking demonstrations of The Corning Museum of Glass now travel the globe, thanks to a unique mobile glass studio the museum launched in 2002.


Crafting of a Nation
Master artisans create life's basic necessities and more contemporary works using centuries old techniques and raw materials readily available around Jamestown when it was founded 400 years ago. This exhibit offers an opportunity to see a unique collection of the skills that built our country in action. 
 

  Deltaville Shallop
Named the Explorer, this replica of the shallop or barge that John Smith used to explore the Chesapeake Bay in 1608 will be on display during Anniversary Weekend. The shallop has been outfitted based on research done at Jamestown Settlement.


Jamestown Experience
Get a sense of life on board a 17th-century merchant ship and in early Jamestown through interactive displays, hands-on activities and scale models of the ships and island. 

NASA
“Jamestown and NASA: Exploring the Past, Discovering the Future, Understanding the Journey” uses interactive displays and experiences to help visitors compare and contrast 17th-century exploration to today’s and tomorrow’s journeys to the moon, Mars and beyond.
 


  Verizon Exhibit
Verizon takes a unique look at the history of telecommunications over the past four hundred years, culminating in the display of some of its newest technologies. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in interactive games and win prizes while seeing the capabilities of the latest products in the industry.


Virginia's Finest
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing Virginia's Finest products and gourmet companies at its exhibit in Heritage Village. Stop by for the Best of the Best from Virginia.
 
Voyage To The New World
Sign up and experience a virtual sail of the 1607 voyage , featuring music, narration, film and the feeling of motion while seated inside a closed simulator.