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Great Scenic View
Peaceful Drive
Wonderful to bike
Multiple locations to pull off and enjoy
Connects Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown spanning 174 years of history!
Colonial Parkway23 miles long, designated an “ALL AMERICAN ROAD” In 2005
March 22 to October 31
Daily 10 am to 6 pm
Ride Free
Trolley stops at designated locations every 20 – 25 minutes
Merchants Square/Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg Shopping Center
High Street Williamsburg New Town
Full Trolley Schedule: Mon -Thurs - noon to 10:00pm Fri & Sat - noon to 11:00pm Sunday - noon to 8:00pm
Continuous shopping, dining, and entertainmentloop between:
What is the Historic Triangle?
What will there be to see and do at Jamestown?
The Historic Triangle consists of three major events:
FIRST MAJOR EVENT: The founding of the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607
Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement represent the first permanent English Settlement in America.
Historic Jamestowne is the actual 1607 landing site.
Jamestown Settlement provides the living interpretation of life at Jamestown in the 1600’s.
Jamestown Settlement brings to life the world of America’s first permanent English colonists and the Powhatan Indians they encountered
o Exhibition galleries and outdoor living history area
o Trip Advisor: Top 10 Historic Sites
Historic Jamestowne – site of the first permanent English colony in America
o Part of Colonial National Historical Park
o Excavation of 1607 fort
through June 2011Jamestown Settlement
30,000 square foot galleries:
interactive and
hands-on fun!
Three Cultures, One Century, America’s Story:
Learn how the West Central Africans, English and Powhatan Indians
converged at Jamestown in the 1600’s
English
Africans Powhatan Indians
Jamestown Settlement
“From Africa to Virginia” theater in the Jamestown Settlement Gallery
Jamestown Settlement
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Kongolese Ceremonial Sword
West AfricanCeramic Memorial Bust
African Carved Ivory BraceletPair of copper alloy bracelets, Kingdom of Benin
What is the Historic Triangle?
What will there be to see and do in Williamsburg?
SECOND MAJOR EVENT: The Dream of American Freedom and Independence
Williamsburg, VA Where the fiery debates on revolution took place The build up to the American Revolution
The Historic Triangle consists of three major events:
The founding of the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607
Restored 18th century capital of colonial Virginia … the largest living-history museum in the U.S.
301-acre Historic Area features hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished buildings
Southern Living: 10 Best Family Destinations
Travel + Leisure: 10 must-see destinations for grade-schoolers
Duke of Gloucester named one of Top 10 Great Streets in America
Be part of the story
Be part of the story
What is the Historic What is the Historic TriangleTriangle??
What will there be to see and do at Yorktown?
The Historic Triangle consists of three major events:
The founding of the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607
The fiery debates on revolution at Williamsburg
THE FINAL EVENT: The most critical battle in the fight for American Revolution
Yorktown, VA
America’s struggle for independence, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation
The climatic campaign of the American Revolution in 1781
Historic Yorktown - 18th-century homes, museums, battlefields, art galleries and specialty shops ... scenic riverwalk and beach
Yorktown Battlefield - site of 1781 British surrender in Revolutionary War
o Part of Colonial National Historical Park … galleries and battlefield exhibits
Yorktown Victory Center - museum of the American Revolution
o Living history re-enactments and exhibits
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Living History Museum and Galleries
www.historyisfun.org
Participate in Military Drill then Ready, Aim……Fire!
Musket Demonstration
1780’s Garden
Consumer Ticket Option
Popular Online Ticket OptionsWilliamsburg Flex VacationAmerica’s Historic Triangle
Four-Site ValueHistory Is Fun! Jamestown Settlement and
Yorktown Victory Center Combination TicketAmerican Heritage Annual Pass
In addition to the ticket options above, a variety of single and multi-day tickets are available to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement,
Yorktown Victory Center, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and more.
No further discounts apply.
Seven Days of Unlimited Admission to Seven Sites
2011 Admission FeesAdult 18+ $177.20
Youth (6-17) $137.70 Children Under 6 Complimentary
Consumer Ticket Option
1. Jamestown Settlement2. Historic Jamestowne3. Colonial Williamsburg4. Yorktown Battlefield5. Yorktown Victory Center6. Busch Gardens Williamsburg7. Water Country USA (Seasonal)
Memorial Day to Halloween
Seven Days of Unlimited Admission to Five Sites
2011 Admission FeesAdult 18+ $79
Youth (6-17) $33.50 Children Under 6 Complimentary
Available All Year!
AMERICA’S HISTORIC TRIANGLE
1. Jamestown Settlement2. Historic Jamestowne3. Colonial Williamsburg4. Yorktown Battlefield5. Yorktown Victory Center
Consumer Ticket Option – All Year
Yorktown Victory CenterYorktown Battlefield
Four-Site Value Ticket7 consecutive days of
unlimited admission to:
2011 Admission Fees
Adults 18+ $30Adult/Youth 13-17 $ 20
Youth 6-12 $10Children Under 6 Free
Consumer Ticket Option – All Year
Jamestown SettlementHistoric Jamestowne
1. Historic Jamestowne2. Jamestown Settlement3. Yorktown Battlefield4. Yorktown Victory Center
Consumer Ticket Option – All Year
Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center 2011 Admission Tickets
Special programs & special exhibitions are included with admission. Free parking. Museum Stores. Jamestown Settlement Café.
HISTORY IS FUN!Adults - $20
Youth 6 to 12 - $10Children under 6 are free.
(7 consecutive days of unlimited admission when you buy online)
2011 Admission Rates
HISTORY , SHOPPING & FUN! ONLINE SPECIAL - Includes the History Is Fun ticket and receive a VIP Coupon Book for Williamsburg Premium Outlets. Valid thru 12/31/2011
2011 Admission Rates Adult Youth (6-12)
Jamestown Settlement $15.50 $7.25
Yorktown Victory Center $9.50 $5.25
Combination Ticket $20.00 $10.00
Annual Pass $35.00 $17.50
Locals Annual Pass Online Special $20.00 $10.00
Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Online Special for Locals!
Online special for visitors with zip codes between the range of
23000 to 23899.
Use the discount code 230238
To save $15 on Adult passes and $7.50 on passes for visitors ages 6-12, children under 6 are free!
Party on the Pier at Jamestown Settlement
Special After Hours Event
At the Jamestown Settlement
On Saturday, June 25, 2011
Live Music and Dinner
Separate Admission Applies
Groups Of All Ages Enjoy Visits To
Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown
Spring Summer
Fall Winter
15 or more qualifies for group rate
Thank You