The contribution of the first Polish people to arrive in America with other Jamestown settlers is being recognized with the dedication of a historical marker.
Polish craftsmen arrived in Jamestown in October 1608 aboard the Mary and Margaret. Recruited by the Virginia Company, the Poles contributed to the development of a glass factory and the production of potash, naval stores and wood products.
The Poles' work was so highly valued, they were assigned apprentices so their skills would live on. Capt. John Smith also praised their work ethic in his writings.
The Cavalier To be recognized as the best on the beach is not an honor that is earned overnight. Since her historic opening in 1927, The Cavalier Hotel has been a beacon of sophistication, style, and leisure on Virginia Beach. Today, The Cavalier sets a standard of excellence that is steeped in tradition and rich with variety. From the moment you arrive, your experience is enhanced by our more than 80 years of history on our secluded north end beach.
The Cavalier Hotel, comprised of the grand Cavalier on the Hill, built in 1927, and the contemporary Cavalier Oceanfront, is renowned for its historic architecture, sophisticated ambience, and ideal Virginia Beach location
Photography by Beata Plawska
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