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.
Approximately fifteen bicycle riders and three pedestrians are on a segment of the Colonial Parkway
Pedal The Parkway
Colonial National Historical Park invites the public to either ride their bicycles or walk a seven mile stretch of the Colonial Parkway on May 5, 2025.
Map of Areas Closed due to Bamboo Removal
Bamboo Removal Project Closures Continue in Yorktown
The removal of two acres of bamboo in Yorktown has necessitated the creation of some temporary closures.
Jamestown Island Loop Drive to Close for Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Colonial National Historical Park will implement a temporary closure of the Jamestown Island Loop Drive beginning on Monday December 2, to safely rehabilitate three wooden bridges on the drive.
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