| 15 May 2010 |
Maritime demonstrations, military drills, archaeology and programs on English and Powhatan Indian contact, exploration and discovery mark the 403rd anniversary of the 1607 founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English colony. Separate site admission.
Admission: In 2010, a combination ticket to both museums is $19.25 for adults and $9.25 for ages 6-12. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $14.00 for adults and $6.50 for ages 6-12. Admission to the Yorktown Victory Center is $9.50 for adults and $5.25 for ages 6-12. An annual pass to both museums is $35.00 for adults and $17.50 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Special programs included in admission.
Operating Hours: Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily year-round (until 6 p.m. June 15-August 15). Both museums are closed on Christmas and New Year’s days.
Location: Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 southwest of Williamsburg, and adjacent to Historic Jamestowne. The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown, near Yorktown Battlefield. The museums are separated by a 30-minute drive along the Colonial Parkway, a National Scenic Byway. General Information: Call (888) 593-4682 toll-free or (757) 253-4838, or visit www.historyisfun.org.
