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Explore full-scale re-creations of 17th-century settlements where interpreters demonstrate daily life.
The outdoor area features a re-created Paspahegh Town and a 1610-1614 English fort. Walk the dirt paths to see historical interpreters performing daily tasks from early Virginia.
Because the areas lack shade, bring a hat and sunscreen. These outdoor exhibits may close during severe weather for safety.
30-45 minutesInterpreters on site
Walk through a re-creation of a Powhatan Indian village with reed-covered houses and crop fields. Historical interpreters demonstrate traditional skills here. Talk to them about weaving, pottery, and tool-making.
45-60 minutesInteractive armor
This full-scale re-creation of the English colonists' fort includes timber-framed houses, a church, and a blacksmith forge. Watch a musket firing demonstration while exploring the grounds. You can even try on a replica armor helmet and breastplate.
