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Publick Days: The 1619 Burgesses and Godspeed from Jamestown Settlement

Date(s)

  • September 21, 2019 | 10:00 am
  • September 22, 2019 | 10:00 am

Watch 400 years of history come to life at Henricus’ signature Publick Days celebration! Explore life in Virginia beginning with the Powhatan Indians and the founding of Henricus in 1611 and ending with the Civil War in 1861. This year’s event will largely focus on the 400th anniversary of the 1619 House of Burgesses. Gather inside the church and help the Henricus colonists select who will represent them at the first legislative assembly in Jamestown! Visitors will also be able to come on board the 17th-century ship replica, Godspeed from Jamestown Settlement.
Cost: $5 per person