Exciting Discovery at Jamestown

William Kelso (chief archaeologist) points out the church remains, marked with orange flags (New York Times)

One of the oldest colonial settlements in the United States has discovered more of their sacred heritage. Recent archaeological activity has revealed the footprint and remains of the Protestant church for the settlement. The church would have been the setting for many colonial activities including the marriage of Pocahontas. Scholars hope that the discovery will help change the popular view that Jamestown was all about commercial development and stood in stark contrast to the more pious settlers in New England. Religion would have played an important role in the settlement and the size of the church, estimated at 64 by 24 feet, illustrates that. The church would have been the largest structure in the town and a clear statement that the colonist's intention was to stay permanently and settle the area. Excavation on the site is still ongoing and the administrators of the site are considering rebuilding portions of the church on the site.

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