On Dec 19, 1606, The three ships carrying settlers who would later found Virginia, the first of the Thirteen Colonies, departed England.

On Dec 19, 1606

The three ships carrying settlers who would later found Virginia, the first of the Thirteen Colonies, departed England.

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