Jamestown

The Jamestown colony was established by the English nearly 50 miles up the James River to avoid detection and attack by the Spanish who were most active (and profitable) in the New World. Of course, the Powhatan were well aware of their new visitors. The initial contact was friendly enough, but over time, miscommunication and aggression turned the relationship into something more tenuous.
Marina did learn that Disney is not the best way to learn history, like Pocahontas, actually a daughter of a chief,   marrying Rolfe, a wealthy landed gentleman, not John Smith, who had little standing in English society and was even considered a bit of a rascal, despite his bravery and military skill. The marriage had value politically as it ceased aggression until her father died. She died in England after a few years as a savage exhibition.

Powhatan huts were well - built and comfortable. 

Six vessels made the original crossing stuffed with men and supplies. The peninsula between the York and James Rivers was a perfect locale because there was a deep water channel adjacent to shore so unloading was much easier. The replica craft were interesting. And way too small to consider crossing an ocean with!

The reproduction village of Jamestown was also instructive. Although fort is really a more descriptive term.