“We found a lot of (Jamestown) artifacts in the earthworks, but they weren’t where they were left or fell,” Rast said. Rast was there for the archaeological work at the site in the 2000s, when the earthwork was investigated and can share his insider perspective. “Consequently, the Confederate Fort created a bit of a problem.”ĭuring the Civil War, Confederate soldiers had set up a makeshift fort on Jamestown Island near the church tower, eventually losing it to Union forces in 1862. But as historian James Horn demonstrates in this vivid and meticulously researched account, Jamestown-not Plymouth-was the true crucible of American history. “We’re trying to recreate the history of Jamestown from what we’re finding in the ground because there’s not too much written about Jamestown,” Rast said. Founded thirteen years before the Mayflower sailed, Jamestowns courageous settlers have been overshadowed ever since by the pilgrims of Plymouth. As he talks with visitors, Rast carries printouts of old photos and diagrams as he recalls his own personal experience of witnessing the early days of excavation. Strelecky served 543 hours at Historic Jamestowne in 2022, but volunteer Gary Rast has been interpreting even longer - over 20 years. As he talks with visitors, he carries printouts of old photos and diagrams as he recalls his own personal experience of witnessing the early days of excavation. Historic Jamestowne volunteer Gary Rast, here in front of a statue of John Smith, has been interpreting for over 20 years.
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