Things To Do

Explore Colonial National Historical Park

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  A Place of Many Beginnings

  Historic Jamestowne

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  Winning America’s Independence

  Yorktown Battlefield

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  The Beginning & End of an Empire...

  Cape Henry Memorial

 

Children in Nature Program

Park Ranger Roger W. Green

Explore History

The park covers centuries of American history. You can learn about life before English settlement, the early years of Colonial Virginia, the American Revolution, and the Civil War.

Enjoy Nature

More than 200 bird species live in the park, making it a great place for bird watching. You may see deer, raccoons, opossums, red foxes, mink, bald eagles, wild turkeys, and other wildlife.

In spring, wildflowers fill the fields with color. In fall, the trees along the parkway turn red, orange, and brown.

Get Active

You can walk, run, or bike on the Battlefield Tour roads, the Jamestown 3–5‑mile loop, or the Colonial Parkway.

If you prefer to drive, you can tour these roads by car. Entrance fees are required for Yorktown and Jamestown.