Item Details
Old Church at Jamestown
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Jamestown, VA |
| Denomination | Anglicans |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | The birthplace of the Church in America. The first Church service in America was held at Jamestown, May 13th, 1607, beneath a sail lashed to trees. In 1637 the brick church was built, of which the tower still stands. Here Pocahontas and Captain John Smith attended divine service. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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