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Captain John Smith’s Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Address

9530 Osborne Turnpike
Henrico, VA

Geo Coordinates

37.401666,-77.386347

Description

Explore the places Englishman John Smith traveled in the early 1600s. Learn about the thriving American Indian communities he encountered and imagine the bountiful Chesapeake he observed. Experience the natural and cultural richness that exists in the region today.

The 3,000-mile Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail traces the exploratory voyages Smith conducted from 1607 to 1609 on the Chesapeake Bay and along several major rivers. The trail includes parks, museum sites, driving tours, and water trails that align with Smith’s historic voyage routes and offer opportunities for recreation and discovery.

Documents

Captain John Smith Panel 1

Captain John Smith Panel 2

Captain John Smith Panel 3

Map

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