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==400th anniversary== Jamestown Settlement facilities and programs were greatly expanded early in the 21st century as part of the [[Jamestown 2007]] quadricentennial celebration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamestown2007.org/pdfdocs/ACF1A7.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050927065224/http://www.jamestown2007.org/pdfdocs/ACF1A7.pdf|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 27, 2005|title=Planning an American Celebration|last=CELEBRATION 2007 STEERING COMMITTEE OF THEJAMESTOWN-YORKTOWN FOUNDATION|date=2000|website=Jamestown2007|format=PDF|access-date=3 May 2019}}</ref> A special exhibition named "The World of 1607"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historyisfun.org/exhibitions/collections-and-exhibitions/special-exhibitions/world-of-1607/|title=The World of 1607|website=History Is Fun|language=en|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> was created to showcase 17th century Virginia and featured rare artifacts that were on loan from international collections and major museums. Additionally, new permanent exhibits were added while existing materials were refreshed, and a new introductory film was added.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historyisfun.org/about-us/americas-400th-anniversary/|title=America's 400th Anniversary, Jamestown 2007, Jamestown|website=History Is Fun|language=en|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh were invited and attended the Jamestown Settlement on May 14, 2005 as part of a two-day royal visit to Virginia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.historyisfun.org/about-us/americas-400th-anniversary/royal-visit/|title=The Royal Visit|website=History Is Fun|language=en|access-date=2019-07-21}}</ref> Their itinerary included visits to the state capital in Richmond, Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, and Historic Jamestown. Approximately 1,200 invited guests, educational groups, and members of the community were in attendance. The celebration of Jamestown was held in Jamestown, Virginia.
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