Jamestown Settlement: 7-Day American Revolution Experience
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156 Ratings
Yorktown
Immerse yourself in American Colonial history with a 7-day visit to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Explore historical attractions connected by a scenic Colonial Parkway.
Duration:
7 days
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- American Revolution Museum at Yorktown - At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, take a journey of historic proportions to explore the founding of our nation, capturing the transformational nature & epic scale of the American Revolution – & its relevance today.
Discover the stories of ordinary people who lived in an extraordinary time in expansive exhibition galleries that set the stage for a truly national perspective with 22,000-square-feet of evocative exhibits with nearly 500 period artifacts, immersive environments, interactive displays & 4D theater where the Siege of Yorktown unfolds on a 180-degree surround screen.
Experience hands-on history with historical expertise from costumed interpreters as they demonstrate the daily lives of citizens & soldiers during the Revolution. Join an artillery crew to fire the cannon, enlist as a soldier in the re-created Continental Army encampment & lend a hand on the re-created Revolution-era farm.
Open year-round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Christmas & New Year’s days
What's Included
- Free Parking
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, available to purchase in the Cafe
- Historic Jamestown & Yorktown Battlefield are not included
- Museum are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days.
Additional Information
Dive into the depth of American Colonial history by visiting the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. This combination ticket allows unlimited access to each of these fascinating historical spots for a consecutive seven days. They are conveniently joined by a picturesque Colonial Parkway of 23 miles. A visit to the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown promises a remarkable journey into the past, allowing you to envision the lifestyle of yesteryears.
- Historic Jamestown is not included.
- Parking is free at Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.
- Dine in the Cafes and shop in museum stores if you are looking for anything or need a bite.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Admission ticket is valid for 7 consecutive days of unlimited admission to Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
- Print and bring all vouchers on your trip to redeem for purchased activities, attractions and Services.
Location
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Water Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(156 Ratings)
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Matthewse9289af
Mar 10, 2024
Come see how it started! - Got to see first hand how America was founded from an English perspective. They spare no expense to illustrate such an amazing endeavor. Loved it.
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Digallant
Jan 26, 2024
We love exploring and... - We love exploring and learning about historical venues. Jamestown did not disappoint. Staff attentive and knowledgeable. Enjoyedour time there and look forward to our return.
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Kiolingfan2
Dec 3, 2023
history alive - Visiting gives a comprehensive and candid understanding of the story of the first permanent English settlement in North America. It's organized in 3 parts -- fullsize reproductions of the ships that brought the colonists to Virginia,, a series of replicas of English buildings and Powhatan dwellings, and a museum of the history of Jamestown from precolonial days to the 20th century. The guides st the ships and buildings are very well-informed and happy to talk to visitors young and old, expert or just discovering the history for the first time. They described how the ships were built and sailed, and they demonstr!ed skills of both and English l(tanning,, iron work, and firearms) and Powhatan (sewing, building igloo-like houses of saplings and marsh grass stems). A special feature of the museum is its honest and thorough presentation of the grim story of slavery in Jamestown.
The grounds are well laid out and easily walkable, but for those who need it, there are free "golf carts" to help get around.
The Cafe has a varied menu at very reasonable prices.
It's very kid-friendly.
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Sarahw45692023
Sep 26, 2023
Great family attraction. - Great museum! Lots of fun, very informative. Our family love Jamestown! There were lots of interactive things to do, we loved the ships, and the tour guides were very good!
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Samantha
Sep 17, 2023
Really great attraction to visit!! - We loved this attraction! There is so much to do. There is also like to see! The reenactments, and the actors are so dedicated to their stations… They truly know so much about this time period. We ended up learning quite a bit, and we thought we had already known really a lot about our American history… Not really. The whole area is spotless, the inside area has been well, curated, narrated, designed, and especially laid out. Temperature inside was perfect! someone did a very good job of deciding which items and people should be displayed, portrayed, and showcased. This is a great place to explore for families, couples, or even a Singleton just wanting something to do for the day.
My only tiny criticism would be that the museum needs to update the language on the cards. Instead of referring to the enslaved persons as "slaves "-- the literature needs to be updated to reflect that at all times, any enslaved human beings should be referred to as such, not "slaves."
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Thecattlemanswife
Sep 15, 2023
Fun but simple - Kids really enjoyed the ship, not so much, the hut, but it was a lot of fun. We were here in April and the bugs are for real. The glass blowing exhibit is awesome.
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Audreycb9944pm
Sep 2, 2023
A great trip - A truly impressive museum and living history experience. We thought we could do this and Historic Jamestown’s in half a day and it wasn’t enough. The indoor museum is really impressive and the living history employees were so knowledgeable!
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Tony
Aug 28, 2023
Yorktown Gem - The America Revolutionary War museum is a really beautiful facility. There was a lot of history detailed and full of things to help learn about our forefathers. Worth a few hours.
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Carey_m
Oct 24, 2023
Jamestown history in-person. - A very nice museum and replicated village of the settlement. Knowlegable historians and curators on site.
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Nurselisa2007
Oct 6, 2023
Chigger Bites - I really enjoyed going to Jamestown but I got chigger bites when I was sitting on a wooden bench listening to the ranger talk. My ankles started to itch so bad I had to get up and walk away. I have been putting Benedryl cream on my ankles to help so beware of the chiggers when you visit Jamestown.
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