Historical Events tagged with "cape henry"
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Virginia Company Colonists Arrive at Cape Henry
The Virginia Company colonists made landfall at Cape Henry, Virginia, after a long transatlantic voyage. Led by Captain Christopher Newport, the ships Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery brought about 100 settlers aiming to establish a permanent English colony in North America. This marked a pivotal moment in English colonization, as the colonists were seeking fortune and opportunity in the New World. Upon arriving, they were greeted by the local Powhatan Confederacy, setting the stage for future interactions that would shape the region's history.
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