Voyages of Exploration

Captain John Smith's Voyages of Exploration	Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network Home \| Restart Exhibit \| About
Enlarge \| See Map \| See Smith Map \| See Exhibit << Previous Exhibit \| Exhibit 1 of 1 \| Next Exhibit>>	#2 Directions to Accomac The Lower Eastern Shore, 1608 "...they boldly demanded what we were, and what we would, but after many circumstances they seemed very kinde, and directed vs to Accomac, the habitation of their Werowance…" - Captain John Smith, 1612 Defensive at first, the fishermen eventually directed the Smith party to their chief, who was the proper person to answer questions from foreigners.
The shoreline in this scene is located on the Lower Eastern Shore near Cape Charles, Va. Explore the ever changing environments, cultures and history of this area of the Chesapeake Bay by visiting these nearby Gateways: Cape Charles Historic District Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Kiptopeke State Park Learn more about the Cheaspeake Bay Gateways Network