13 May 1607: Jamestown VA Virginia's first settlement occurred at Jamestown Island on May 13 1607 when the Susan Constant, Goodspeed, and Discovery arrived. the *first* settlement, of course ignores the Indians who were already here. The first emigration from Virginia occurred on June 22 1607 when Captain Christopher Newport sailed for home
1613 - 1701 (~ 45 years)