National Parks / Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park — VA
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.
Current Alerts
- Park ClosureRehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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.
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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory MonumentSat Aug 29 2026
- Before The SiegeSat Sep 12 2026
- Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory MonumentSat Sep 12 2026
- Royal Artillery DemonstrationSat Sep 12 2026
- Royal Artillery DemonstrationSun Sep 13 2026
- Lamb's Artillery DemonstrationSun Sep 20 2026