Historic Jamestowne
The site of England's first permanent colony in North America, founded in 1607. Archaeologists are still excavating James Fort, and the church tower and archaeology museum are highlights.
Historic Jamestowne is on Jamestown Island in the James River and is jointly managed by the National Park Service and a preservation organization. The 'Jamestown Rediscovery' archaeological project, started in 1994, located the triangular James Fort of 1607. Millions of artifacts have been unearthed, and some are displayed in the archaeology museum. Highlights include the 17th-century brick church tower, statues of John Smith and Pocahontas, the glassworks site, and driving and cycling routes around the island. Admission costs about $30 and includes Yorktown Battlefield, valid for seven days. It is about a 15-minute drive from Williamsburg along Colonial Parkway.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Jamestown–Scotland Ferry
- Jamestown Settlement
- Colonial Parkway
- Williamsburg Winery
- Wren Building, College of William & Mary
- Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg
- George Wythe House
- Bruton Parish Church