Historic Jamestowne
Williamsburg, VA
The site of the 1607 English settlement on Jamestown Island, where archaeologists still dig the fort and a museum displays their finds. Park entrance fee; a loop drive around the island passes marsh and forest.
Historic Jamestowne lies on Jamestown Island on the James River in Virginia, near Williamsburg. Here English settlers founded Jamestown on 13 May 1607, the first permanent English settlement in North America. The site is part of Colonial National Historical Park and is run by Preservation Virginia together with the National Park Service.
The Jamestown Rediscovery project under William Kelso located James Fort by 1996. The Archaearium museum displays finds from the excavations and stands over the exposed remains of the last Statehouse. According to Wikivoyage, digging is active in summer, visitors may come within feet of the excavation edges, and ranger tours are free. You can drive, walk or cycle a loop road around the island with views over the James River marshes.
According to Wikivoyage, the admission also covers Yorktown Battlefield; the Colonial Parkway links the two. Check opening hours and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Williamsburg, VA
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.2096, -76.7776
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Historic Jamestowne?
Historic Jamestowne is in Williamsburg, VA, at GPS 37.2096, -76.7776. It is about 15 mi from Yorktown.
Can you camp near Historic Jamestowne?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Site 2, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Historic Jamestowne?
Historic Jamestowne is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.
What is there to see near Historic Jamestowne?
Places worth a stop nearby: Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area (6 mi), Yorktown Battlefield (15 mi), Fort Monroe National Monument (30 mi) and Kiptopeke State Park (44 mi).
When is the best time to visit Historic Jamestowne?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)