Historic Jamestowne
Menu   ≡ ╳
  • Home
  • Visit
      Plan Your Visit
      Use this interactive map to guide your own exploration of the island. Here are the highlights for an enriching visit.
      Tours & Programs
      Learn more about experiencing the site, from archaeological walking tours to trades demonstrations and family activities.
      • Tickets
      • Directions & Maps
      • Hours & Schedule
      • Events Calendar
      • Group Information
      • Family Activities
      • Shopping & Dining
      • Accessibility
  • Archaeology
    • Dig Updates Explore Jamestown Rediscovery’s exciting finds in monthly archaeological updates. Archives cover years of archaeology at James Fort.
    • Map of Discoveries Click each James Fort feature to learn more about what archaeologists have learned in 20 years of work.
    • Excavations & Research
      • Dig Deeper Videos
      • Digital reDiscovery Virtual Tour
    • History of Jamestown Rediscovery
      • Publications & Resources
      • Field School
  • Collections
    • Archaearium The award-winning Archaearium museum houses over 2000 artifacts that bring James Fort’s story to life.
    • Explore the Artifacts Explore selected artifacts from Jamestown Rediscovery's collection.
    • Conservation
      • Collections Research Resources
  • History
    • History Timeline Follow the growth of England’s first permanent colony in North America and learn about life in James Fort.
    • Genealogy Find your connection to the Jamestown story.
    • Pocahontas
      • John Smith
      • John Rolfe
      • History of Jamestown
    • Chief Powhatan
      • First Settlers
      • The First General Assembly
      • The First Africans
  • Education
    • Educators & Students Bring Jamestown to the classroom through our lesson plans and virtual school programs.
    • Kids & Families Download kid-friendly activities and learn more about family fun on the island.
    • Jamestown from Home Explore online resources to learn more about the archaeology and history of Jamestown.
  • Support
    • The Jamestown Fund Making a gift directly supports the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation’s ongoing efforts to research, preserve, and educate about the significance of the original site of America’s birthplace.
    • The Dr. William M. and Ellen B. Kelso Fund for Archaeology Help support archaeology, scholarly research, and the preservation of James Fort structures.
    • Jamestown Legacy Society Learn more about making a lasting impact by including the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation in your estate plans.
    • Business Leadership Council Join other innovative leaders to help ensure that Jamestown is preserved and protected for future generations.
shopDonateAbout

Bone

  • Home /
  • Collections /
  • Explore the Artifacts /
  • Browse by Material Type /
  • Bone
Bald Eagle Bones
Bear Claws
Beaver Bones
Beaver Bones
Bobcat Bones
Inscribed bone knife handle
Bone Knife
Assortment of bone needles
Bone Needles

Box turtle carapace
Box Turtle Carapace
Cahow Bones
Cahow Bones
Catfish Bones
Articulated humerus, radius, and ulna of immature cow
Cattle Bones
bone comb missing several teeth
Comb
Diamondback Terrapin Carapace

Assortment of bone dice
Dice
Dog jawbones
Dog Bones
Dolphin Bones
Dolphin Bones
Drum Plate
Assortment of animal bones on a table
Faunal Material
Bone tool
Flesher

Frog Bones
Frog Bones
Two carved bone chess pieces
Gaming Pieces
Assortment of horse bones
Horse Bones
antler with a drilled hole on one end
Modified Antler
Otter Tibia and Sacrum
Otter Bones
Pig Bones

Portuguese Cross
Portuguese Cross
Six ray mouthplates
Ray Mouthplates
Large fragment of a sea turtle shell
Sea Turtle Shell
Shark Teeth & Vertebra
Bone inlay with carving of soldier
Soldier Inlay
Sturgeon

Surgically-Marked Skull Fragment
Surgically-Marked Skull Fragment
Five teeth and iron extracting tool
Teeth with Cavities
Turkey Vulture Bones
Turkey Vulture Bones

historic jamestowne visitor center

1368 Colonial Pkwy
Jamestown, VA 23081

hours Daily: 9:00am to 5:00pm (entrance gate: 8:45am to 4:30pm)
closed Nov. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1

phone (757) 856-1250

Popular Pages

  • Pocahontas
  • John Smith
  • James Fort
  • Archaeology
  • Artifacts
  • First Africans
  • Tickets
  • Directions
  • Contact
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
jr-kids-footer

mission statement

To uncover, preserve, and share Jamestown's diverse history and its contributions to the foundations of America.

stay connected

Historic Jamestowne FacebookJamestown Rediscovery InstragramJamestown Rediscovery TwitterJamestown Rediscovery FacebookJamestowne YoutubeJamestowne Trip Advisor
Sign up for our eNewsletter
 

Quick Links

shopDonateAbout
APVAHistoric JamestowneNational Park Service Logo
© 2021 Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation. All rights reserved. | Site by Howell Creative Group.