We all headed off to Jamestown Settlement and the boys climbed the face of this monument marking the landing here 400 years ago of the first Virginia Company settlers.


The museum is broken up into a native american village, european settlers' fort and replicas of the 3 ships that brought them here.

The inside of the wigwam had oodles of details -- and pelts galore.

Outside each wigwam was a hollowed out tree stump for grinding corn. Lucia hit every one.

On our way into the fort, we saw this chick knotting a fishing net. But the main attraction at this area was a rooster and his ladies. And boy did he have some nasty lookin' spurs!

Joseph and Dante listen intently at the armory. And then everyone goes outside and puts on some armor. I'm not sure the settlers had walkie-talkies though.

I'm thinking it's a little heavy for Lucia...

Ahh, sitting in the sunlight, sans armor. Much better.

Down by the ships, the kids find the anchor the most interesting thing in the area.