Colonial National Historical Park

Volunteer Informing Visitors of Interpretive Programs
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.
Map showing location of park.
British soldiers
Colonial National Historical Park Announces “Before the Siege” Living History Event
Colonial National Historical Park will host a living history event along Yorktown’s Historic Main Street and Redoubts 9 and 10 on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2024. Park rangers and living history volunteers will give a glimpse into daily lives of town residents and British troops in weeks leading up to the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
Small Box turtle
Jamestown Island Loop Drive to Partially Reopen
Colonial National Historical Park will implement a partial opening schedule for the Island Loop Drive on Jamestown Island starting the week of June 7. The drive had been closed since Monday, March 18 to protect turtles during periods of increased activity and conduct a turtle activity study.
Yorktown Battlefield
Photo by National Park Service
Bikers at Entrance to Historic Jamestowne Tour Road
Photo by Elizabeth Green
Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center
Photo by Park Ranger Roger W. Green
Bacon's Rebellion
Photo by Park Ranger Linda Williams
The Royal Artillery Living History Team Firing Yorktown Battlefield's 6 Pounder
Photo by Park Ranger Linda Willliams
Yorktown National Cemetery
Photo by National Park Service
Colonial Parkway
Photo by National Park Service