America’s 400th Anniversary
The Journey That Changed the World
ALL ABOARD!
THE GODSPEED SAILS TO NEWPORT, RI
COMMEMORATING AMERICA’S 400TH ANNIVERSARY
WHAT: The story of the nation’s birthplace, Jamestown, Va. will come to life this spring when the 17th-century replica ship Godspeed and her "Landing Party Festival" visit Newport’s Yachting Center from July 25 - July 30. All events and activities are free and open to the public, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. weekends and holidays.
FAST FACTS: The Godspeed, one of the three ships that carried America’s first permanent English settlers to the shores of this country will serve as the world’s largest floating museum offering students, families and visitors a glimpse into 17th century America and Jamestown, Va. Tours of the ship will be conducted by historical interpreters dressed in period costume.
The ship’s "Landing Party" will showcase a variety of live music, children's entertainment and historical and cultural displays including:
Anniversary Voices, a live contemporary musical and dance production themed around America’s 400th Anniversary.
Baa-baah and the Windingo, an original children’s show with a cast of whimsical characters will tells the story of 1607 events from the point-of-view of a young Indian girl and some of the indigenous animals present when the ships first arrived.
American People, American Progress, a gallery-in-the-round that takes visitors on a journey through 400 years of contributions made by the English/European, American Indian and African-American cultures that first converged at Jamestown in the early 1600s.
Voyage to the New World Simulator Ride, a 3-4 minute virtual sail with music, narration, film and motion.
The Jamestown Experience gives visitors the opportunity to get a sense of what life was like on board ship and in early Jamestown through interactive displays, hands-on activities and scale models of the ships and island.
America’s Heritage Flag allows kids of all ages to create panels that will become part of a huge backdrop for display during America’s Anniversary Weekend in Jamestown on May 11-13, 2007.
"Jamestown and NASA: Exploring the Past, Discovering the Future, Understanding the Journey" uses interactive displays and experiences to help visitors compare and contrast 17th-century exploration to today’s and tomorrows journeys to the moon, Mars and beyond.

WHEN: Monday, July 25 - Sunday, July 30, 2006
Weekdays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Newport Yachting Center- America’s Cup Avenue at 4 Commercial Wharf
ADMISSION: Free!
MORE: For more information, please visit www.Americas400thAnniversary.org.
MEDIA Lindsey Berk
CONTACT: 202.974.5084 ph
berkl@ruderfinn.com