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		Scotchtown to Host Special Naturalization Ceremony September 4, 2009 USCIS Norfolk, Virginia District Office Director Ja-Nel C. James will administer the Oath of Allegiance to 50 of America's newest citizens at a special citizenship ceremony at "Scotchtown", the home of Patrick Henry.
		Historic Jamestowne Visitor Travel Advisory July 27, 2009 Visitors to Historic Jamestowne who intend on traveling the Colonial Parkway will need to make use of the marked detour utilizing Route 199, Jamestown Road (Route 31), and Route 359.
		Preservation Virginia to Host Historic Costume Exhibit at Scotchtown July 6, 2009 Join us at Scotchtown, home of Patrick Henry, orator of the American Revolution and first Governor of Virginia from 1771 to 1778, for a special new exhibit entitled Ornament and Simplicity debuting July 10th.
		Archaeologists at Historic Jamestowne Find 400-Year-Old Slate Tablet June 8, 2009 Archaeologists at Historic Jamestowne have discovered a remarkable piece of slate covered with faint sketches, words and numbers thrown in what appears to be an original Jamestown well abandoned and filled by 1611. Sketches of New World birds, flowers, a tree, and caricatures of men are scratched on the slate along with letters and numbers.