This is the actual site of the 1607 landing of the three English vessels carrying 104 men, founding the first permanent settlement in the New World. We were starving by the time we finished the 2.25 hour drive from Charlottesville, so we started by eating our picnic lunch and then went on to explore the grounds. It was very cold at first, despite my 5 layers. Eventually I got down to a mere 4 layers. After exploring the "old town" (church, archeaological dig) and the "new town" (brick foundation reconstructions) we took the scenic loop drive, which was actually not particularly scenic, with plaques to read being the main attractions at each of the half dozen stopping points. At the point of the island, there was however a short path out to the water, and that was nice. On the way out of the park, we stopped in at the glassblower's house to watch some men in something that was intended to be period costume making glass mugs. Interesting to watch, and bonus, toasty warm inside.
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