The Colony of Virginia was a British colonial settlement in North America from 1606 to 1776. The first effort to create an English settlement in the area was chartered in 1584 and established in …

Feb 13, 2025 · The colonial period in Virginia began in 1607 with the landing of the first English settlers at Jamestown and ended in 1776 with the establishment of the Commonwealth of …

Virginia Colony, founded at Jamestown in 1607, was Britain’s first permanent settlement in mainland North America. It developed a tobacco-based economy, shifting from indentured …

As home to the first permanent English settlement in the Americas, Virginia has plenty of towns that are deeply connected to the Colonial era. Explore the time period between 1607 and 1779 …

Plan your visit to our 18th-century city, where your admission ticket is the key to sites, tours, events, and more. Enjoy historic Williamsburg to the fullest with a stay at the official Colonial …

Indian relations, which seemed quiet for a time, finally spelled the end to the Virginia Company. In 1622, Indians rose up and massacred a large number of Virginia colonists. This led to an …

Explore daily life in Colonial Virginia, from family roles and housing to economic activities and cultural aspects. Discover the past today!

In 1607, the first permanent English settlement in America was established at Jamestown. The Jamestown colonists also established the first representative legislature in America in 1619. …

Dec 7, 2025 · In 1624 the company’s charter was revoked, and Virginia was established as England’s first royal colony. In the following years new settlements were made, and local …

Apr 11, 2025 · Travel back to the 18th century in Colonial Williamsburg, the capital of the Virginia Colony from 1699 to 1780. From seeing historic trades in action to dining at a tavern beloved …