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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/colo/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=37.2843&b_tl_lng=-76.8356&b_br_lat=37.1914&b_br_lng=-76.4825","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Colonial%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2AC3450C-D669-4585-77E09CBFDD72CFF8.jpg","title":"Surrender Field","alt":"Wooden split rail fencing and flowering trees surround a grassy field behind an interpretive panel","caption":"On this field on October 19, 1781, the British army laid down their weapons to end the Siege of Yorktown and effectively grant independence to the American colonies.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79E29A-1DD8-B71B-0BD01F83AEB0C81F.jpg","title":"Bikers at Entrance to Historic Jamestowne Tour Road","alt":"Bikers at Entrance to Historic Jamestowne Tour Road","caption":"Weekend Biking Near Tour Road","credit":"Elizabeth Green","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79E3A8-1DD8-B71B-0BCB8EEA9C8A0C86.jpg","title":"Bacon's Rebellion","alt":"Bacon's Rebellion","caption":"Living History Program","credit":"Park Ranger Linda Williams","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79E4DA-1DD8-B71B-0B40C6C6201B9829.jpg","title":"The Royal Artillery Living History Team Firing Yorktown Battlefield's 6 Pounder","alt":"The Royal Artillery Living History Team Firing Yorktown Battlefield's 6 Pounder","caption":"Living History Program","credit":"Park Ranger Linda Willliams","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/2A8AD59A-DF06-F541-B249597C12824CCD.jpg","title":"Colonial Parkway","alt":"Two brick arch bridges span a wood shaded road","caption":"The Colonial Parkway, a 23 mile scenic byway, links Virginia's Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.","credit":"NPS Photo / Roger Green","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Biking","Road Biking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Junior Ranger Program"],"topics":["American Revolution","Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite","National Cemetery","Transportation","Roads, Routes and Highways","Wars and Conflicts","American Revolutionary War","Civil War","Animals","Birds","Fish"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"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."}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"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."}],"hours":[{"name":"Historic Jamestowne","description":"The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center is open. 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.\n\nGlasshouse is open 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Glasshouse","description":"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.\n\nEnglish 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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","monday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","friday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"8:45AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Yorktown Battlefield","description":"Yorktown Visitor Center is open for gift shop daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Park Hours","description":"Colonial National Historical Park is open daily, year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. On these days the gate and all park buildings and grounds on Jamestown Island will be closed to visitor access. All park buildings at Yorktown Battlefield will be closed to visitor access however the parking lot, park grounds, and tour roads will remain open","standardHours":{"wednesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"9:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"7578982410","email":"COLO_Info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Historic Jamestowne","description":"The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center is open. The Historic Jamestowne ENTRANCE GATE opens 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Historic Jamestowne Gift Shop is open 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Glasshouse is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/jame/index.htm","lat":37.211281079593796,"lon":-76.77731915928219},{"name":"Yorktown Battlefield","description":"Yorktown Battlefield Visitor center is open for access to the Eastern National Bookstore which is open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The Moore House, Cemetery Lodge, and Poor Potter are closed, but their grounds are open for visitation. On some weekends, the Nelson House will be open.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/york/index.htm","lat":37.22810814402446,"lon":-76.4969145914982}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"yorktown-battlefield-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park","km":11},{"slug":"historic-jamestowne-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park","km":12},{"slug":"plum-tree-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":27},{"slug":"fort-monroe-national-monument","km":37},{"slug":"james-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":46},{"slug":"nansemond-national-wildlife-refuge","km":47}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=colo"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues","text":"Construction on the Colonial Parkway is affecting travel in many sections. Please follow all detour and caution signs. Additional information can be found at the link below.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/colo-parkway-rehab.htm","updated":"2026-03-06 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-9FD779B4-D9BE-49BC-88CF-5D6CE8802AE1"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/colonial-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/colonial-national-historical-park.geojson"}