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Witness America’s Beginnings, from an English colony in 1607, to an independent nation in 1781
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Colonial National Historical Park manages Jamestown Island and Yorktown Battlefield, two historically significant sites representing early American history. These sites are connected by the Colonial Parkway, which is a 23-mile scenic drive. At Jamestown Island, you can learn about the first permanent settlement that established the foundation for English colonization in North America. Experience what life was like for the English, American Indians, and Africans who contributed to the foundation of this country. At the other end of the parkway, you can drive the tour routes at Yorktown Battlefield, where the last major battle of the Revolutionary War took place. Learn how the victory at Yorktown ended the war and ensured America’s independence from Great Britain. The park also includes Green Spring, the 17th century plantation home of Virginia's colonial governor, Sir William Berkeley, and the Cape Henry Memorial, which marks the approximate site of the first landing of the Jamestown colonists.

10/12/2026

🎉 Yorktown Day is almost here! 🎉

Join us October 19 as we commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown — marking the decisive 1781 victory that secured America’s independence.

Hosted by the National Park Service and the Yorktown Day Association, this special day is filled with:
🥁 Parade & Patriotic Ceremonies
💥 Artillery salutes
🎶 Live music
📜 Hands-on activities for all ages

✨ Come experience the pageantry, the pride, and the history—right here in Yorktown! ✨

📅 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
See full schedule: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=AF37C88F-9054-4403-3A0C392902B5CF99

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10/10/2026

✨ ONE WEEK AWAY! 🌙

We’re just ONE WEEK from "Hamilton with Hamilton" at the Yorktown Victory Monument.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of history, music, and revolution under the stars.

📅 Saturday, Oct. 17
🎤 Q&A with “Alexander Hamilton” – 6:30 p.m.
🎬 Hamilton screening – 7:00 p.m.

What to Bring:
🪑 Lawn chairs 🧥 Weather‑appropriate layers 🍿 Snacks 🔦 Flashlight

What Not to Bring:
Alcohol and smoking are prohibited. Pop-up tents, umbrellas, glass containers, pets, and drones are not allowed.

Parking:
🅿️ Available throughout Yorktown — including the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and Riverwalk Landing.
🚎 FREE Yorktown Trolley runs until 9:30 p.m.

✨ Free event — registration required.
🔗 More info: https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/hamilton-with-hamilton.htm

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10/05/2026

Join us as we commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown
* Victory Weekend - October 16 - 18
* Yorktown Day - October 19

Experience special ranger programs, historic weapons demonstrations, living history encampments, and hands on activities for all ages all weekend long.

📅Schedule of events: https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Pageantry, pride, and history—Yorktown style. ⭐️🇺🇸

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10/03/2026

The Moore House is OPEN today, Sat Oct 3!
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Step inside the room where it happened—the very place where the Articles of Capitulation were signed, ending the siege of Yorktown and major combat in the Revolutionary War.

Don’t miss this rare chance to walk through history. Come visit!

🔎 Want to learn more? https://www.nps.gov/york/learn/historyculture/moore-house.htm

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09/30/2026

✨ Yorktown… are you ready?

On October 17, "Alexander Hamilton" is stepping out of the 18th century for a Revolutionary night under the stars! 🌙

💬 Q&A with “Hamilton” at 6:30 p.m.
🎬 Hamilton on the big screen at 7:00 p.m.
📍 Yorktown Victory Monument, 803 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
🌟 FREE event!
🎟️ Registration required: https://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/hamilton-with-hamilton/ #
🪑Bring your chair, your snacks... and your friend who knows all the lyrics. 😉

🔗 More info: https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/hamilton-with-hamilton.htm

! Visit Yorktown Visit Williamsburg

Photo Credit: 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

09/29/2026

🌿🇺🇸 Stewardship in Action at Yorktown 🇺🇸🌿
Last Saturday, 16 incredible volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown (TRACEN) rolled up their sleeves for National Public Lands Day at Colonial National Historical Park. 💪🌳

Their mission: protect a historic British earthwork by removing vegetation and trees contributing to erosion. Thanks to their hard work, volunteers cleared 10,149.48 sq ft of vegetation — that’s five dump trucks filled!

Huge gratitude to these dedicated stewards for their helping preserve Yorktown’s legacy for future generations. 🌟

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown🌿🇺🇸

Photos: NPS

09/22/2026

🚨 UPDATE 9/29/26: Jamestown Island Loop Drive is OPEN.

Coastal flooding continues to impact several areas of Colonial National Historical Park. Some roads, trails, and low‑lying areas may be impassable.

For your safety:
• Avoid flooded roads and trails
• Never cross moving water
• Follow all posted signs and barriers
• Check conditions before your visit

We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share updates as they become available.

Photos from Jamestown and Yorktown: flooding near the isthmus; a section of flooded road on the Island Loop Drive; over wash on Water Street in front of Archer Cottage in Yorktown. (NPS).

09/21/2026

🚧 Yorktown Battlefield Tour Road Closure Alert

A sinkhole has temporarily closed the Tour Road between Ballard Street and Wormley Pond in Yorktown (see map).

For your safety, please do not enter this section—this applies to walkers, bikers, runners, and all vehicles.

You can still access Surrender Field and Wormley Pond by continuing east on Ballard Street and re‑joining the Tour Road near the Moore House; all other open areas of Yorktown Battlefield remain accessible.

We appreciate your patience as we work to address the issue and restore safe access. Stay tuned for updates.

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09/17/2026

✨Something Revolutionary is coming to Yorktown… 🌙
The legendary story. The lyrics you know by heart. On the big screen under the stars.

Join us for Hamilton with Hamilton — a Revolutionary night with America's most iconic Founding Father.

📅Saturday, October 17
📍Yorktown Victory Monument, 803 Main Street
🎤6:30 p.m. Q&A with "Alexander Hamilton" portrayed by Luke Nathan Phillips
🎬7 p.m. Screening of the award-winning film "Hamilton"

The event is FREE, but Registration is Required: https://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/hamilton-with-hamilton/

🎶Bring your lawn chairs and blankets … the revolution awaits!

🔗 More info & registration: https://www.nps.gov/colo/planyourvisit/hamilton-with-hamilton.htm

✨Visit Yorktown Visit Williamsburg

Photo Credit: 2025 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Address

1000 Colonial Pkwy
Yorktown, VA
23690

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17578982410

Website

http://nps.gov/colo

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