Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began.
Photo: Park Ranger Roger W. Green / NPS
About Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Walk in the steps of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas where a successful English colonization of North America began. Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland. In 1619, the arrival of Africans was recorded, marking the origin of slavery in English North America.
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Driving times from Historic Jamestowne Part of 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
Operating Hours & Seasons
- 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
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- 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
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Getting there
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Entrance to Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include First Person Interpretation, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Colonial National Historical Park (18 min), Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (32 min), Fort Monroe National Monument (47 min), Richmond National Battlefield Park (59 min), Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 h 2 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (1 h 8 min).