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Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607, by a small group led by Captain Christopher Newport, who was hired by the London Virginia Company to transport colonists. It was to become the first permanent English settlement in America. Of 6,000 settlers sent to Stock Photo

RMG15H7E–Jamestown was founded on May 14, 1607, by a small group led by Captain Christopher Newport, who was hired by the London Virginia Company to transport colonists. It was to become the first permanent English settlement in America. Of 6,000 settlers sent to

Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in America. It was founded on May 13, 1607. This late 1890 illustration shows the settlers on the first day there—according to what was known and understood about the colony in the late 1800s. Stock Photo

RF2H863MD–Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in America. It was founded on May 13, 1607. This late 1890 illustration shows the settlers on the first day there—according to what was known and understood about the colony in the late 1800s.

The ruins of Jamestown, Virginia Stock Photo

RM2CB0F4A–The ruins of Jamestown, Virginia

The caption for this 1902 illustration reads: ‘Pocahontas darted forward and thus prevented my death - from Captain John Smith's Narrative.’ English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved him from death at the hands of Native Americans. Pocahontas, c. 1595–1617, was the daughter of American Indian chief Powhatan. She married John Rolfe, an English colonist in Virginia. Stock Photo

RF2D5HNR2–The caption for this 1902 illustration reads: ‘Pocahontas darted forward and thus prevented my death - from Captain John Smith's Narrative.’ English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved him from death at the hands of Native Americans. Pocahontas, c. 1595–1617, was the daughter of American Indian chief Powhatan. She married John Rolfe, an English colonist in Virginia.

Marriage of Powhatan princess Pocahontas to English colonist John Rolfe Jamestown Virginia. Hand-colored halftone of a Henry Breucker illustration Stock Photo

RMADJBPA–Marriage of Powhatan princess Pocahontas to English colonist John Rolfe Jamestown Virginia. Hand-colored halftone of a Henry Breucker illustration

The caption for this 1890 illustration reads: Captain Smith amuses Pocahontas with toys. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved him from death at the hands of Native Americans. Pocahontas, c. 1595–1617, was the daughter of American Indian chief Powhatan. Stock Photo

RF2H863ME–The caption for this 1890 illustration reads: Captain Smith amuses Pocahontas with toys. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved him from death at the hands of Native Americans. Pocahontas, c. 1595–1617, was the daughter of American Indian chief Powhatan.

English colonists set up a cross at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607 Stock Photo

RMRABFR0–English colonists set up a cross at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607

This 1899 illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. But records say: John Smith came to the Powhatan when Pocahontas was about 9 or 10. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved. Stock Photo

RF2GDHRF7–This 1899 illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. But records say: John Smith came to the Powhatan when Pocahontas was about 9 or 10. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved.

Engraving of the arrival of the wives of the settlers of Jamestown, founded in 1607 as a trading post and the first permanent English settlement in America, published circa 1890 Stock Photo

RM2J9398K–Engraving of the arrival of the wives of the settlers of Jamestown, founded in 1607 as a trading post and the first permanent English settlement in America, published circa 1890

This 1890i illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved.. Stock Photo

RF2H863MG–This 1890i illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved..

1909 book illustration, landing black slaves at Jamestown from the 'White Lion' in 1619. The Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The first documented African slaves from the frigate 'White Lion' in 1619, black Africans Antoney and Isabella who took the surname Tucker. Their child William Tucker, became the first documented African baptized in British North America. Stock Photo

RM2B219C9–1909 book illustration, landing black slaves at Jamestown from the 'White Lion' in 1619. The Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The first documented African slaves from the frigate 'White Lion' in 1619, black Africans Antoney and Isabella who took the surname Tucker. Their child William Tucker, became the first documented African baptized in British North America.

Old lithograph of captain John Smith (1580 – 1631), Admiral of New England who was an English explorer. Founded Jamestown. Stock Photo

RMC1MJ2G–Old lithograph of captain John Smith (1580 – 1631), Admiral of New England who was an English explorer. Founded Jamestown.

John Smith (1580-1631), English Colonist in Jamestown, Virginia, Engraving from his 'A Description of New England', 1616 Stock Photo

RME4C68P–John Smith (1580-1631), English Colonist in Jamestown, Virginia, Engraving from his 'A Description of New England', 1616

A late 19th Century portrait of Captain John Smith (1580-1631), an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in America, in the early 17th century. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony between September 1608 and August 1609, and he led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. Later, he explored and mapped the coast of New Stock Photo

RM2HCRJRB–A late 19th Century portrait of Captain John Smith (1580-1631), an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in America, in the early 17th century. He was a leader of the Virginia Colony between September 1608 and August 1609, and he led an exploration along the rivers of Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, during which he became the first English explorer to map the Chesapeake Bay area. Later, he explored and mapped the coast of New

This illustration, taken from John Smith's Journal, illustrates the scene in 1607 when Powhatan held a meeting about Smith. Stock Photo

RFC3ECPC–This illustration, taken from John Smith's Journal, illustrates the scene in 1607 when Powhatan held a meeting about Smith.

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, political map. British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, with capital Jamestown. Stock Photo

RF2J4J99D–Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, political map. British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, with capital Jamestown.

This 1890s illustration shows Pocahontas interceding for the life of Captain John Smith. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved John Smith from death at the hands of Native Americans. Stock Photo

RF2BP1DXA–This 1890s illustration shows Pocahontas interceding for the life of Captain John Smith. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved John Smith from death at the hands of Native Americans.

Saint Helena, gray political map. Tropical island and a British possession in the South Atlantic with capital Jamestown. Second exile of Napoleon. Stock Photo

RF2JB9FH4–Saint Helena, gray political map. Tropical island and a British possession in the South Atlantic with capital Jamestown. Second exile of Napoleon.

Historical flag of the United States of America. This British Union flag (1606–1801)was flown in the American Colonies until the Stock Photo

RMBB4WAB–Historical flag of the United States of America. This British Union flag (1606–1801)was flown in the American Colonies until the

Illustration showing a large gathering of Native Americans and English colonists for the wedding ceremony between Pocahontas and John Rolfe. Pocahontas (1595-1617) was an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jam Stock Photo

RMG16B31–Illustration showing a large gathering of Native Americans and English colonists for the wedding ceremony between Pocahontas and John Rolfe. Pocahontas (1595-1617) was an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jam

Saint Helena, political map. Tropical island and a British possession in the South Atlantic with capital Jamestown. Site of the 2nd exile of Napoleon. Stock Photo

RF2J4MK31–Saint Helena, political map. Tropical island and a British possession in the South Atlantic with capital Jamestown. Site of the 2nd exile of Napoleon.

An illustration of English settlers cultivating a crop of tobacco in Jamestown, c. 1615. The Jamestown settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Stock Photo

RM2HJCN22–An illustration of English settlers cultivating a crop of tobacco in Jamestown, c. 1615. The Jamestown settlement in the Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.

Portrait of Captain John Smith Stock Photo

RM2CB0FC9–Portrait of Captain John Smith

Pocahontas saves John Smith. Pocahontas born Matoaka, known as Amonute, c.1596 – 1617. Native American woman associated with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She married English settler John Rolfe. She died in Gravesend, in 1617, during a trip to England. She is said to have saved settler Captain John Smith from death when she interceded for him with her father, Powhatan, a local indigenous chieftain. Stock Photo

RM2NC0G3P–Pocahontas saves John Smith. Pocahontas born Matoaka, known as Amonute, c.1596 – 1617. Native American woman associated with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She married English settler John Rolfe. She died in Gravesend, in 1617, during a trip to England. She is said to have saved settler Captain John Smith from death when she interceded for him with her father, Powhatan, a local indigenous chieftain.

An engraving from a painting depicting members of the Virginia Company of London, England landing at Jamestown, their larger ships can be seen anchored off of the coast while smaller boats are being used to bring men ashore, Native Americans are assisting the men that are gathered on the shore, a raised flag and permanent house can be seen in the background, Jamestown is the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, Virginia, 1800. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJHDD2–An engraving from a painting depicting members of the Virginia Company of London, England landing at Jamestown, their larger ships can be seen anchored off of the coast while smaller boats are being used to bring men ashore, Native Americans are assisting the men that are gathered on the shore, a raised flag and permanent house can be seen in the background, Jamestown is the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, Virginia, 1800. From the New York Public Library.

John Smith (baptized. 6 January 1580 – 21 June 1631) was an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia Stock Photo

RMWPGDC9–John Smith (baptized. 6 January 1580 – 21 June 1631) was an English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, and author. He played an important role in the establishment of the colony at Jamestown, Virginia

Portrait of Powhatan (1545-1618) the paramount chief of Tsenacommacah, an alliance of Algonquian-speaking Virginia Indians in the Tidewater region of Virginia at the time English settlers landed at Jamestown in 1607. Dated 17th century Stock Photo

RMMR394A–Portrait of Powhatan (1545-1618) the paramount chief of Tsenacommacah, an alliance of Algonquian-speaking Virginia Indians in the Tidewater region of Virginia at the time English settlers landed at Jamestown in 1607. Dated 17th century

Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas in Virginia,vintage line drawing or engraving illustration. Stock Vector

RFT604A8–Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the Americas in Virginia,vintage line drawing or engraving illustration.

Circa 1860 antique engraving, view of St. Helena. Stock Photo

RMDWPY5X–Circa 1860 antique engraving, view of St. Helena.

1909 US illustration showing early English settlers in America with a native Indian guide / interpreter taking an exploring walk around the the area of their settlement. Stock Photo

RM2AR6XGJ–1909 US illustration showing early English settlers in America with a native Indian guide / interpreter taking an exploring walk around the the area of their settlement.

An engraved illustration portrait of Captain John Smith, from a Victorian book dated 1883 that is no longer in copyright Stock Photo

RF2G02NY0–An engraved illustration portrait of Captain John Smith, from a Victorian book dated 1883 that is no longer in copyright

Saint Helena Ribbon Waving Flag Isolated on White. Vector Illustration. Stock Vector

RFHM56YN–Saint Helena Ribbon Waving Flag Isolated on White. Vector Illustration.

Three-decked ship-of-the-line bearing away from Jamestown, St. Helena, with her escorting frigate firing a farewell salute, painting by William John Huggins, 1816. Stock Photo

RF2TD311D–Three-decked ship-of-the-line bearing away from Jamestown, St. Helena, with her escorting frigate firing a farewell salute, painting by William John Huggins, 1816.

John Smith (1579/80-1631), English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, portrait engraving possibly after Simon van de Passe, circa 1617 Stock Photo

RM2EWP7A6–John Smith (1579/80-1631), English soldier, explorer, colonial governor, Admiral of New England, portrait engraving possibly after Simon van de Passe, circa 1617

1600s OIL PAINTING AUTHENTIC RECONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS WITH FIRST ENGLISH COLONISTS COMING TO JAMESTOWN VIRGINIA 1607 - kh832 LAN001 HARS DISCOVERY COURAGE BARK CHOICE EXCITEMENT PRIDE OPPORTUNITY OCCUPATIONS POLITICS SETTLEMENT CONCEPTUAL COLONISTS STYLISH AUTHENTIC VESSELS 1600s 1607 COMMERCE JAMESTOWN TOGETHERNESS MASTS NEW WORLD OLD FASHIONED RECONSTRUCTION VESSEL Stock Photo

RM2GBXJ89–1600s OIL PAINTING AUTHENTIC RECONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS WITH FIRST ENGLISH COLONISTS COMING TO JAMESTOWN VIRGINIA 1607 - kh832 LAN001 HARS DISCOVERY COURAGE BARK CHOICE EXCITEMENT PRIDE OPPORTUNITY OCCUPATIONS POLITICS SETTLEMENT CONCEPTUAL COLONISTS STYLISH AUTHENTIC VESSELS 1600s 1607 COMMERCE JAMESTOWN TOGETHERNESS MASTS NEW WORLD OLD FASHIONED RECONSTRUCTION VESSEL

'Portrait of George Percy, second Governor of Virginia, showing the full shirt of Holland linen customarily worn under slashed doublets, and the Vandyke collar and cuffs of Charles I's reign', c1610-1620, (1937). George Percy (1580-1632), English explorer, author, and early Colonial Governor of Virginia.From "History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937] Stock Photo

RMW6P7FF–'Portrait of George Percy, second Governor of Virginia, showing the full shirt of Holland linen customarily worn under slashed doublets, and the Vandyke collar and cuffs of Charles I's reign', c1610-1620, (1937). George Percy (1580-1632), English explorer, author, and early Colonial Governor of Virginia.From "History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan. [Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1937]

press/media, magazines, 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 12. volume, number 552, illustrated supplement, Sunday 16 June 1901, illustration, 'Boer War', , Stock Photo

RMAPE8TJ–press/media, magazines, 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 12. volume, number 552, illustrated supplement, Sunday 16 June 1901, illustration, 'Boer War', ,

Flag of Saint Helena computer generated illustration with silky appearance and waves Stock Photo

RFAN6YTM–Flag of Saint Helena computer generated illustration with silky appearance and waves

A three-decked ship-of-the-line bearing away from Jamestown, St. Helena, with her escorting frigate firing a farewell salute by William John Huggins 1816 Stock Photo

RF2K0GYKA–A three-decked ship-of-the-line bearing away from Jamestown, St. Helena, with her escorting frigate firing a farewell salute by William John Huggins 1816

1600s ENGRAVING 1608 SURRENDER OF THE CHIEF OF RAPPAHANNOCKS TO CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH VIRGINIA Stock Photo

RMFPW25C–1600s ENGRAVING 1608 SURRENDER OF THE CHIEF OF RAPPAHANNOCKS TO CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH VIRGINIA

Cultivating Tobacco, Jamestown, 1615 Stock Photo

RM2F61RYF–Cultivating Tobacco, Jamestown, 1615

Saint Helene official flag, vector illustration Stock Vector

RFPRR5TE–Saint Helene official flag, vector illustration

Captain John Smith (January 1580 - June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played a important part in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America. He wa Stock Photo

RMG16C1T–Captain John Smith (January 1580 - June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played a important part in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America. He wa

Pocahontas born Matoaka, known as Amonute, c.1596 – 1617. Native American woman associated with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She married English settler John Rolfe. She died in Gravesend, in 1617, during a trip to England. She is said to have saved settler Captain John Smith from death when she interceded for him with her father, Powhatan, a local indigenous chieftain. After a 18th century work by Reinier Vinkeles. Stock Photo

RM2NC0GEA–Pocahontas born Matoaka, known as Amonute, c.1596 – 1617. Native American woman associated with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She married English settler John Rolfe. She died in Gravesend, in 1617, during a trip to England. She is said to have saved settler Captain John Smith from death when she interceded for him with her father, Powhatan, a local indigenous chieftain. After a 18th century work by Reinier Vinkeles.

King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), under whose patronage the 'King James' translation of the Bible into English was undertaken in 1611. Engraving by Flemish engraver, Michael van der Gucht (1660-1725), first published in the early 1700s. Stock Photo

RF2B8KW25–King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), under whose patronage the 'King James' translation of the Bible into English was undertaken in 1611. Engraving by Flemish engraver, Michael van der Gucht (1660-1725), first published in the early 1700s.

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha map Stock Photo

RFEGC0TD–Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha map

Jamestown (1607-1907) a sketch of the history and present condition of the site of the first permanent English settlement in America (1902) Stock Photo

RMGJCM50–Jamestown (1607-1907) a sketch of the history and present condition of the site of the first permanent English settlement in America (1902)

RMG16C1W–Captain John Smith (January 1580 - June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English soldier, explorer, and author. He was considered to have played a important part in the establishment of the first permanent English settlement in North America. He wa

RF2B8D2KY–King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), under whose patronage the 'King James' translation of the Bible into English was undertaken in 1611. Copperplate engraving by Robert White (1645-1703), first published in the late 1600s or early 1700s.

RF2PW921Y–King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), under whose patronage the 'King James' translation of the Bible into English was undertaken in 1611. Square detail of engraving by Flemish engraver, Michael van der Gucht (1660-1725), first published in the early 1700s.

Image taken from page 121 of 'An Illustrated History of the Great Republic: being a full and complete history of the American Union, from its earliest settlement down to the present time ... Including also complete ... descriptions ... of each state and t Image taken from page 121 of 'An Illustrated History of Stock Photo

RMHBP8D7–Image taken from page 121 of 'An Illustrated History of the Great Republic: being a full and complete history of the American Union, from its earliest settlement down to the present time ... Including also complete ... descriptions ... of each state and t Image taken from page 121 of 'An Illustrated History of

Illustration depicting Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith. Pocahontas (1595-1617) was an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the head o Stock Photo

RMG15K4X–Illustration depicting Pocahontas saving the life of Captain John Smith. Pocahontas (1595-1617) was an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the head o

Illustration from The Generall Historie of Virginia and The True Travels of Captain John Smith, entitled: Captain Smith taketh the King of Pamunkey prisoner, 1608. Captain John Smith (January 1580 - June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English sol Stock Photo

RMG15M3F–Illustration from The Generall Historie of Virginia and The True Travels of Captain John Smith, entitled: Captain Smith taketh the King of Pamunkey prisoner, 1608. Captain John Smith (January 1580 - June 21, 1631) Admiral of New England was an English sol

Portrait of Pocahontas (1595-1617), an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia; in English dress. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the head of a network of tributary tribal nations in the Stock Photo

RMG16B2T–Portrait of Pocahontas (1595-1617), an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia; in English dress. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the head of a network of tributary tribal nations in the

RMG15K4T–Portrait of Pocahontas (1595-1617), an Algonquian Indian remembered for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia; in English dress. She was the daughter of Chief Powhatan, the head of a network of tributary tribal nations in the

RM2DCD826–Cultivating Tobacco, Jamestown, 1615

Pocahontas Saving Captain John Smith, 1607 Stock Photo

RM2BDY8KX–Pocahontas Saving Captain John Smith, 1607

The Wedding of Pocahontas and John Rolfe Stock Photo

RMHRNPCC–The Wedding of Pocahontas and John Rolfe

Captain John Smith, Powhatans' Captive, 1607 Stock Photo

RMT7YW1A–Captain John Smith, Powhatans' Captive, 1607

In December 1607, while seeking food along the Chickahominy River, Captain John Smith was captured and taken to meet the chief of the Powhatans. Although he feared for his life, he was eventually released without harm and later attributed this in part to Stock Photo

RMG16C21–In December 1607, while seeking food along the Chickahominy River, Captain John Smith was captured and taken to meet the chief of the Powhatans. Although he feared for his life, he was eventually released without harm and later attributed this in part to

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