Historic Jamestowne, a part of Colonial National Historical Park (NHP), has been providing educational programs for many years. Focusing on Virginia’s Standards of Learning (SOLs) requirements for grades K-12, Historic Jamestowne offers both indoor classroom style programs and educational walking tours of the Historic Site.

Reserved Educational programs are available weekdays from October through May. There is a $30.00 fee for each program.  For information on how to make a reservation for one of these programs to the Plan A Field Trip and then Reservations.

Groups unable to partake in a ranger-led program can explore the historic site on their own. Although Colonial NHP and Historic Jamestowne are National Fee Areas, educational institutions are eligible for a waiver of this entrance fee.

For more information about Jamestown's educational programs, reservations and entrance fee waivers for educational groups use the MORE link to the right.

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Students eating lunch at picnic tables

LUNCH
Picnicking facilities are extremely limited. There are two areas with picnic tables on the eastern end of the parking lot. They are approximately 100 yards apart from each other. The larger area has eight tables and the small area has four.  Neither picnic area has overhead shelters. Picnicing on the Historic Site is prohibited.

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The larger of two picnic areas at Historic Jamestowne

The largest picnic area has eight tables. Each table will seat eight to ten students or adults. One table has been set off to the side for our summer "Pinch Pot' program.

Historic Jamestowne is a "leave no trace" trash free area. All groups are expected to carry out what trash they bring in. It is suggested that schools bring trash bags with them so they can carry out their trash. No trash bags are availble in the park.

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Small picnic area located at the eastern end of the park lot.

The small picnic area has four tables and is at the far northeastern end of the parking area. Two trash can are available for trash but because of the wild raccoons and other animals within the park it is asked that visitors take their trash with them.