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.
A group of five historical reenactors dressed as British soldiers. Three of the men have muskets. the fourth is holding a cup. In the center is an officer.
Yorktown 1781: Before The Siege
Travel back in time and experience Yorktown 1781: Before the Siege — a dynamic living history weekend that transforms Yorktown’s Historic Main Street into a bustling British occupied town on Sept. 12 and 13.
Approximately fifteen bicycle riders and three pedestrians are on a segment of the Colonial Parkway
Pedal The Parkway
A seven-mile stretch of the Colonial Parkway will be open to running, walking, and biking on May 2 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Wooden split rail fencing and flowering trees surround a grassy field behind an interpretive panel
Photo by NPS Photo
Bikers at Entrance to Historic Jamestowne Tour Road
Photo by Elizabeth 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
Two brick arch bridges span a wood shaded road
Photo by NPS Photo / Roger Green