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Children In Nature Program at Historic Jamestowne
Destinations › North America › United States › Virginia

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Since: 1607 Open: 9 AM to 5 PM, daily Price: ~$17
campaign Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway continues with additional Parkway closures expand_more

Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway continues with additional Parkway closures — Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below. Details ↗

park Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Introduction

Historic Jamestowne is the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, established in 1607. Visitors come to explore the archaeological remains and learn about the early struggles and achievements of the settlers.

The site includes a museum, a reconstructed fort, and the original church tower. It serves as a reminder of the complex history of colonization and its impacts on Indigenous peoples.

In pictures

Statue on a pedestal silhouetted against a sunset over a river
Statue on a pedestal silhouetted against a sunset over a river

Things to know

Expect queues during peak tourist season, especially in summer.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance.
Plan to spend at least two hours to fully explore the site.
Dress for outdoor conditions and wear comfortable shoes.

Good to know

Accessibility: partially accessible, some areas have uneven terrain
Opening hours: 9 AM to 5 PM, daily
Price: ~$17

Photo: Park Ranger Roger W. Green