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Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park in the state of Virginia is comprised of several properties including the Colonial Parkway, a scenic 24 mile drive connecting Jamestown, Yorktown and Colonial Williamsburg which is known as the Historic Triangle. The Park encompasses the key elements of the beginning of the English Colonial America in 1607 to the end of Colonial Rule 174 years later. Here you will be able to view the lush landscape of Jamestown and Yorktown, whose landscape still evokes the pervasive mood of the past. Walking through Jamestown, tracing the path of Captain John Smith and Pocahontas is only one beginning in this historical area, with its "Old Towne", the original fort that the English settlers built, to the "New Towne" which developed east of the fort where plantations and homes began to appear. The excavations called "historical archeology" of the original Jamestown site in the 1930s began after acquisition by the National Parks Service. This area also contains Jamestown Island which is adjacent to the Commonwealth of Virginia's Jamestown Settlement. From the meager beginnings of a fort, to the Yorktown Battlefield that was the site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War, one can trace the history of the Colonials to the independence of the United States, a war that affected the future of world history. The Colonial Parkway also connects this region to Cape Henry and Colonial Williamsburg. The Park offers the opportunity to explore the landscape surrounding the Historical Sites, with dense forests, wetlands, rivers and streams, open fields with an abundance of spring flowers, flowering plants and fall colors to dazzle the eye. Nature has proliferated itself in a glorious manner, with wildlife species in abundance from the tiniest field mouse to the larger mammals, fox, raccoon and more with sightings of graceful deer shying away from the observer, amphibians as frogs, toads and many others, fish and birds of all description. A virtual treasure trove of nature. Whether attending Living History tours, ranger-guided walks, self-guided tours or swimming and fishing there is much to do and see. There are areas for bicycles, hiking or strolling. Visitor Centers offer exhibits, museums and information regarding Civil War earthworks, the archeological discoveries, American Revolutionary War battles and more.