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Try a Quiz About Jamestown

Jamestown Quiz

How much do you know about the Jamestown settlement? In May, Virginia celebrated Jamestown's 400th anniversary. Try our quiz and learn about Capt. John Smith and how Jamestown is connected to Shakespeare.
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      Jamestown Blacksmith

      Want to experience a little bit of colonial life? Watch these videos and learn about 17th-century ships, cooking, glass making and more.
      Jamestown: 1607-2007

          New Seven Wonders of the World

          Seven Wonders of the World

          The new Seven Wonders of the World were announced in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007. Which landmarks do you think were chosen? View the gallery to see the nominees and winners. Which seven wonders would you have chosen?
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                  Egypt's Ancient Pyramids

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                        Between 1801 and 1933 the White House was opened to visitors every New Year's Day, a practice initiated by Abigail Adams. Travel back to a safer time...

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