First Landing Reenactment at First Landing State Park
1607. Seems like only 400 years ago!
In our very own neighborhood you can enjoy some amazing events that are planned to commemorate the First Landing.
WHAT:
Tickets are on sale now for the First Landing Reenactment at First Landing State Park.
All three replicas of the first English settlers’ ships – the Susan Constant, the Discovery and the Godspeed—will reenact the settlers first setting foot in the New World in Virginia Beach on April 26, 1607. They stayed 4 days and then sailed up the James River to settle Jamestown.
A replica of the John Smith Shallop, a small open boat John Smith used to make his exploration of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608, will join the three ships in a reenactment.
Educational exhibits, hands-on activities, various historical programs, a replica of a Chesapeake Indian Community and video productions of John Smith’s voyages will accompany the ships.
WHEN/ WHERE:
Thursday, April 26, 2007,
(Special Re-enactment performances at 9a.m. and 3p.m;
admission tickets/parking passes required)
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive; Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1415
Friday, April 27, 2007 1pm-6pm
(Special educational programs & farewell to ships; no admission tickets required/parking pass is required)
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore Drive; Virginia Beach, VA 23451-1415
TICKETS:
Tickets for the First Landing Reenactments can be purchased by calling 1.800.933.PARK or stop by the park office. Space is limited and advance ticket purchase is required.
Admission and parking prices are as follows:
Reenactment from 9a.m.-12p.m. $5
Reenactment from 3p.m.-6p.m. $5
Parking Pass (required for both day’s events) $10
For more detailed info:
Staci R. Martin
District Program Specialist
Virginia State Parks
Tel (757) 412-2307