2013 Special Events

Matchlock musket firing demonstration by the St. Maries Citty Militia

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The following are special events scheduled for 2013 at Historic Jamestown. For more information, including possible schedule changes due to inclement weather or other factors, please call the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center at [phone].

2013 Upcoming Events:

January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday - Free admission to National Parks and other Federal sites throughout the country. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone].

April 22-26: National Park Week - Free admission to National Parks and other Federal sites throughout the country. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, Va [phone].

May 11-12: Jamestown Landing Weekend - Special programs and tours commemorate the landing of the first settlers at Jamestown in 1607. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone]. Jointly sponsored by the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia. Entrance Fee.

July 30: First Assembly Day Commemoration - Living history interpreters will reflect on the significance of the first Assembly in 1619 and its impact on the residents of the Virginia Colony. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone]. Entrance Fee.

August 25: National Park Service Birthday - Free admisison to National Parks and other Federal sites throughout the country. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, Va [phone].

September 21: Bacon's Rebellion - An hour long evening walking tour will relate the details of Bacon's Rebellion as they occurred at Jamestown, including a symbolic burning of the town site. Living history programs during the weekend will highlight the actions of key events of the rebellion. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, Va [phone]. Jointly sponsored by the National Park Service and Preservation Virginia. Entrance Fee.

September 28: National Public Lands Day - Free admission to National Parks and other Federal sites throughout the country. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone].

October 12-13: Commemoration of Virginia Archaeology Month and Glassmaking at Jamestown - Hands-on activities give children an opportunity to participate in the process of archaeology in a simulated dig box. Watch archeologist at work. Special exhibits, tours, and programs let visitors of all ages explore archeology at James Fort. Special programs and glassmaking demonstrations will highlight the importance of this industry and its impact on Jamestown. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone]. Jointly sponsored by the National Park Service, Preservation Virginia and Eastern National. Entrance Fee.

November 9-11: Veterans Day - Free admission to National Parks and other Federal sites throughout the country. Colonial National Historical Park, Jamestown, VA [phone].