Physical Address:

1000 Colonial Parkway

Yorktown, VA 23690

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 210

Yorktown, VA 23690

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 7578982410 Voice

  • Phone Number: 7578986346 Fax

  • Email Address: COLO_Info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
  • Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

    • Adult (16 and older) -$15; good for 7 days entrance to Yorktown Battlefield (and NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne); can be upgraded to see Preservation Virginia areas at Historic Jamestowne for an additional $15 at the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Yorktown Battlefield will not be selling the $30 entrance permit for Historic Jamestowne.

Entrance Passes
  • Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

    • The Colonial Annual Pass admits passholder and three accompanying adults unlimited admittance to both NPS areas at Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield during regular operating hours. Pass is valid for twelve months from the month of purchase. Note: There is an additional $ 15.00 Preservation Virginia entrance fee for each adult entering on the Colonial Pass to Historic Jamestowne to visit the Preservation Virginia historic areas.

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, Virginia 23690. Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Historic Jamestowne

The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center is open for access to the Preservation Virginia Museum store and for fee collection. The theater and exhibit areas are currently closed. The Historic Jamestowne ENTRANCE GATE opens 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Historic Jamestowne Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Glasshouse is open 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Years Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Glasshouse

The Glasshouse parking area is the first right after you pass through the entrance gate. Park and follow the path to the Glasshouse. Public restrooms are available at this location. English America's first industry was glassblowing. Here at the Glasshouse, costumed interpreters use the same techniques and tools employed by glassblowers of 1608. Demonstrations are ongoing daily during operating hours.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
  • Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Yorktown Battlefield

Yorktown Visitor Center is open for gift shop daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Theater is closed. Exhibits are currently open. Park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. All park grounds are closed at sunset.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfortable shoes and use sunscreen. We recommended you carry a bottle of water with you. High temperatures and high humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Most of the Historic site is out-of-doors and although not a great distance from an air-conditioned building, staying properly hydrated will help prevent these illnesses. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available.

Activities
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Auto and ATV
Auto and ATV

Scenic Driving
Scenic Driving

Biking
Biking

Road Biking
Road Biking

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program