Come to Virginia!!!
We were the first colony founded in the new world!
All about our colony!
Virginia was founded in 1607 with our first town in Jamestown.
Our colony was used to convert the natives to Christians. Captain James Smith helped establish the colony.
Cash Crops
Tobacco
They grew and send tobacco back to England.
Cotton
Cotton was grown to make clothing and textiles.
Rice
Colonist grew rice to eat and to send to England.
Other Crops We Grow!
Maize, corn, squash,beans, apples, cabbage, kale, mustard greens, lettuce, onions, parsnips, peas, radishes, turnips, and herbs like savory, thyme, sage, chives, rosemary, and medicinal herbs like comfrey, penny royal, and lamb's ear.
Where are we located?
We are located in the middle of the 13 colonies. Part of our colony is connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: The New World