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The Smithsonian Institution, Colonial Williamsburg and Preservation Virginia united to confirm the first scientifically-proven occurrence of survival cannibalism in Colonial America. The collaboration was driven by the archaeological discovery of a partial human skull and tibia during excavation of an early 17th-century trash deposit in Jamestown. more...
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Facial Reconstruction of JaneSpend an evening exploring Jane's Story through the eyes of an archaeologist, a forensic anthropologist and an historian. Join Drs. William Kelso, Doug Owsley, and James Horn as they discuss the groundbreaking collaborative efforts behind the archaeological discovery of "Jane" that lead to the confirmation of the first scientifically-proven occurrence of survival cannibalism in Colonial America. The lecture will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at Colonial Williamsburg’s Kimball Theatre. more...
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Senior Staff Archaeologist Danny Schmidt Giving a Tour inside James FortAs proposed earlier this year, the fee charged at Historic Jamestowne will increase beginning April 27, 2013. The fee will be $14.00 for adults age 16 and older; children under age 16 will be admitted for free. The fee includes unlimited admission to both the Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield units of Colonial NHP for seven consecutive days. more...
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Dr. William Kelso and Crew in the Cellar Where Jane's Remains Were FoundThe Smithsonian Institution, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Preservation Virginia have confirmed the first scientifically-proven occurrence of survival cannibalism in Colonial America.
The collaboration was prompted by the archaeological discovery of a partial human skull and tibia during last summer's excavation of a trash deposit in the L-shaped cellar in the middle of James Fort. more...
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 istoric Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in America. The site is jointly administered by the National Park Service and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on behalf of Preservation Virginia.
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his copper pendant was found sealed beneath the oldest of several working surfaces in the buried cellar of James Fort's 1607 experimental ironworking building. Bly Straube, Senior Curator at Historic Jamestowne suggests the object may depict a Virginia Indian in such detail that it could have been used in the fort as an identification badge. 
