Colonial National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About Colonial National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that would eventually seek independence from Great Britain. On October 19, 1781, American and French troops defeated the British at Yorktown in the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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Driving times from Colonial National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne.
Hours
Historic Jamestowne
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Glasshouse
- Mon
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 8:45AM - 5:00PM
Yorktown Battlefield
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. We recommended you carry a bottle of water with you. High temperatures and high humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Most of the Historic site is out-of-doors and although not a great distance from an air-conditioned building, staying properly hydrated will help prevent these illnesses. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Colonial National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Colonial National Historical Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Colonial National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Biking, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Road Biking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (14 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (29 min), Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (30 min), Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (58 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (58 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 1 min).