400th Anniversary of Polish Pioneers arriving at the Jamestown colony in Virginia by Artur Szyk

In 1608 Captain John Smith brought a number of Polish craftsmen skilled in the making of glass, tar, pitch, and wood products to Jamestown, Virginia.  These men significantly contributed to the success of the colony.  For more information about the anniversary and celebrations at Jamestown visit www.polamcon.org/jamestown  .  For more information about the artist, visit www.szyk.org .