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Despite early struggles to survive, the 1607 settlement evolved into a prosperous colony. As the colony expanded, the Virginia Indians were pushed out of their homeland. In 1619, the arrival of Africans was recorded, marking the origin of slavery in English North America.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/jame/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":null,"recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Historic%20Jamestowne%20Part%20of%20Colonial%20National%20Historical%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79E67E-1DD8-B71B-0B2D4A6D3D48D7A7.jpg","title":"Children In Nature Program at Historic Jamestowne","alt":"Children In Nature Program at Historic Jamestowne","caption":"Interpretive Program","credit":"Park Ranger Roger W. Green","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/30425AD0-DCDC-B8D9-C63C685FB70776BB.jpg","title":"Sunset Over the James River","alt":"Statue on a pedestal silhouetted against a sunset over a river","caption":"View from Historic Jamestowne","credit":"NPS Photo / Roger Green","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79E91E-1DD8-B71B-0B7E88EBB138AD97.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/309430BC-E1AB-4AEE-EB6A72F00AD3D81E.jpg","title":"Anthony Johnson Living History Program","alt":"A man in period clothing holding a handful of dried tobacco leaves speaks to seated visitors","caption":"Visitors to Historic Jamestowne listen to Anthony Johnson talk about freedom and enslavement in the 1600s.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C79EB62-1DD8-B71B-0BEF39AF784B51D3.jpg","title":"Walking Tour","alt":"Walking Tour","caption":"Historic Jamestowne's New Towne","credit":"Park Ranger Roger Green","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Living History","First Person Interpretation","Junior Ranger Program"],"topics":["Archeology"],"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":"Operating Hours & Seasons","description":"The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center has public access to the Preservation Virginia Museum store, indoor public restrooms and for fee collection. Entrance Gate hours are from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Daily.  No entrance is permitted prior to 8:45 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m. including bicyclists and pedestrians.","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":"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":"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","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","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]}],"directions":"Situated on the banks of the James River, Jamestown is a short distance from many major roadways and highways. For a google map search or GPS, use the following address: 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, Virginia 23081.","weatherInfo":"http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/weather.htm","contacts":{"phone":"7578982410","email":"colo_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center","description":"Welcome to Historic Jamestowne! Your visit to Historic Jamestowne can be made more enjoyable and memorable with a little advanced planning and knowledge. This can often make the difference between a good visit and a great visit.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/jame/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm","lat":37.211281079593796,"lon":-76.77731915928219}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"colonial-national-historical-park","km":12},{"slug":"yorktown-battlefield-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park","km":23},{"slug":"james-river-national-wildlife-refuge","km":34},{"slug":"plum-tree-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":38},{"slug":"fort-monroe-national-monument","km":45},{"slug":"nansemond-national-wildlife-refuge","km":47}],"hasBoundary":false,"boundarySource":null,"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=jame"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.614Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway continues with additional Parkway closures","text":"Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, construction will close the Colonial Parkway to all travel in either direction between Yorktown and VA Route 199. Follow all detour signs. See additional closure information in the link below.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/colo-parkway-rehab.htm","updated":"2024-07-11 13:49:34.0","id":"nps-8387550D-F98F-4B78-958A-00485EC8A653"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/historic-jamestowne-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":null}