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This year is the 400th anniversary of Jamestown and there will be many events throughout the year to celebrate this.

Bury St Edmunds joined in the fun and hosted an America 400 Day on May 6 2007.

America 400 leaflet (PDF 1Mb) 

The event started at midday in the Abbey Gardens. There was lots of entertainment including:

• 17th century village
• 1940s dance;
• a wild west show;
• craft marquee;
• history displays; and
• music.

On Angel Hill there was be a military parade and a Friendship Service at the Cathedral.

Useful link

• http://www.americas400thanniversary.com/