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New World explorer Captain John Smith didn't join the colonists who made up the initial landing party in Jamestown in 1607 -- he was actually below deck in chains at that time. Later, he was acquitted of mutiny and became a member of Jamestown's governing council. Though captured by Indians, Smith was released in friendship after about four weeks and returned to Jamestown, and his conviction that Princess Pocahontas had saved his life has passed into legend.
New World explorer Captain John Smith didn't join the colonists who made up the initial landing party in Jamestown in 1607 -- he was actually below deck in chains at that time. Later, he was acquitted of mutiny and became a member of Jamestown's governing council. Though captured by Indians, Smith was released in friendship after about four weeks and returned to Jamestown, and his conviction that Princess Pocahontas had saved his life has passed into legend.
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1607 vs. 1620
The Virginia GazetteMuch of this page is filled with accusations of who lost Jamestown. They stem from news accounts that the 400th lost millions and has been a bust in terms of shoring up visitation. You can blame the economy and the gas run-up for the latter, but there&#...Tags: Daniel Webster, History, Plymouth, Murder, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia)
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'Teaching must be in my blood'
247-4795Nancy Williams never thought about a career when she went off to college at William and Mary. Her father felt strongly that a woman should be self-sufficient, if necessary, so Williams pursued teaching, one of the few fields available for women in the...Tags: Teachers, Family, Teaching and Learning, College of William and Mary, Elementary Schools
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Fest revives Colonial heritage
Special to The SunHistory is coming to life at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum next weekend. A crew member on a replica of the shallop used during Captain John Smith's Chesapeake voyages 400 years ago will be on hand to discuss life on the boats, and living-history...Tags: History, Colonial Williamsburg, Chesapeake Bay, Canoeing and Kayaking, Maryland
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New Octoraro Creek Trail opens a path into history
Sun ReporterAs he led about 50 people on a trail walk along a creek that flows into the Susquehanna River, County Councilman Richard C. Slutzky offered insights into the history of an area that humans have frequented since pre-historic times. He spoke of paleo-...Tags: Rivers, History, New York, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Port Deposit
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Kids sail, dredge up bay's future
Sun ReporterTheir parents lathered them in sunscreen, snapped their photos and waved as the dozen young sailors boarded the skipjack Martha Lewis at a Havre de Grace marina. They were bound for a Chesapeake Bay cruise. In less than two hours, they would be back,...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Cruises, Children, Endangered Species
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Bringing history to life
247-4783When Willie Balderson steps into his well-stocked closet, you never know who will come out when he's done. Many names and faces dwell within this mysterious, walk-in space, where two tiers of hangers and dozens of pegs bristle with the collection of...Tags: Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia), Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Society, Maryland
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Battlefield Virginia
Hartford Courant Staff WriterFrom the heavy guns of a seacoast fort through battle-scarred Yorktown and the swampy outskirts of Richmond, the Virginia Peninsula tells the story of a massive war campaign and the evolution of warfare. Along this finger of land cut by the York and...Tags: American Civil War, Fort Monroe, USS Monitor, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Mariners' Museum
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Our claims to fame
She's from here? That's right here? They make those here? Yes, yes and yes. From Ella Fitzgerald to Williamsburg to Peace Frogs, we've got people, places and things worth talking about. PEOPLE Princess Pocahontas, Capt. John Smith and Chief Powhatan...Tags: Pearl Bailey, Wetlands, Philadelphia 76ers, Michael Vick, Anheuser-Busch
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Use your rebate to take a vacation on Uncle Sam
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterThe checks are in the mail -- and in some bank accounts. The Department of the Treasury has signed those little slips of paper designed to give many of us a piece of the $168-billion stimulus package that is supposed to kick-start our flagging economy....Tags: Los Angeles, George Strait, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Vehicles, Hotels and Accommodations
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Virginia Beach perfect for fall
alan.fallick@newsday.comWith summer gone, it doesn't mean you have to wait eight months before dipping a couple of toes at the beach, or hanging 10. Thirty-five miles of pristine sand and typical 72-degree daytime ocean-side temperatures this month make it possible to sneak...Tags: Bay National Corporation, Photography, Vehicles, Public Holidays, Beach Vacations
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Havre de Grace
Sun reporterA charming riverfront town that traces its roots back to Captain John Smith, Havre de Grace once vied with Washington, D.C., for the seat of the U.S. capital. Today, the quaint city, which again nabbed the national spotlight in the 1920s for its horse...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Clubs and Associations, Examinations, Schools, Aquatica
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Theater scene
W.C. O'DonovanOne fortuitous upshot of growth is the span of our theatrical productions. * Williamsburg Players. * William & Mary Theatre. * Orchesis Dance Co. * Virginia Shakespeare Festival. * Virginia Premiere Theatre. * Backstage Productions. * Community...Tags: Celebrity, College of William and Mary, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Virginia, Festive Event
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