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Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the western end of Jamestown Isl... More

Inside the glasshouse - Jamestown National historic site

Inside the glasshouse - Jamestown National historic site

Interior of the glasshouse showing where the glassblowing takes place.

Entering the Island Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Entering the Island Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Entrance to the Island Drive. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Tourist Attraction - Glasshouse ruins of 1608

Tourist Attraction - Glasshouse ruins of 1608

Glasshouse of 1608 ruins. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Outside the fort location of 1607.

Outside the fort location of 1607.

Just outside the fort location of 1607. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nearing Black Point - Jamestown National historic site

Nearing Black Point - Jamestown National historic site

Farther down the footpath to Black Point. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Glasshouse demonstration, National Parks gallery

Glasshouse demonstration, National Parks gallery

Interpreter putting some glass into the kiln.

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National parks: 22024992623_03a737c4b5_o - public domain image

Public domain photograph - performance, musical, dance, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Making glass, National Parks gallery

Making glass, National Parks gallery

Costumed interpreter in the process of making a glass object.

Historic Jamestowne from the ferry, zoomed

Historic Jamestowne from the ferry, zoomed

View of Historic Jamestowne from the ferry, zoomed in.

Pitch and Tar swamp and the Historic site

Pitch and Tar swamp and the Historic site

View of the Pitch and Tar swamp as you look towards the Historic site.

Row Houses in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Row Houses in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations of row houses in New Towne. Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ruins in New Towne 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ruins in New Towne 2 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Partial foundations of a building that once stood in New Towne.

IMG_7802 island drive - Jamestown National historic site

IMG_7802 island drive - Jamestown National historic site

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New Towne ruins 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

New Towne ruins 4 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations in New Towne showing the layers of living on the site.

Foundations at Jamestown in New Towne

Foundations at Jamestown in New Towne

Sign explaining that the foundations seen in New Towne are reproductions.

Marsh Overlook from Tour Loop Road

Marsh Overlook from Tour Loop Road

The Island Drive allows you to glimpse the natural environment that settlers encountered. Interpretive wayside exhibits and signs along the way discuss the early history of Jamestown Island.

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia (3a279ee2-3d47-446e-bde9-b395f09d27f6)

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Paintings of Jamestowne scenes. Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on... More

Creek scene on the Island Drive

Creek scene on the Island Drive

Scenic Island Drive, Historic Jamestowne Public domain photograph of a river bank, lake, pond, reflection, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Walking to Black Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Walking to Black Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Footpath to Black Point, the tip of Jamestown Island.

Scenic view of the Pitch and Tar swamp

Scenic view of the Pitch and Tar swamp

More scenery of the Pitch and Tar swamp.

Archeologists at the Angela Site

Archeologists at the Angela Site

Colonial National Historical Park: An archeologist speaks at the site where Angela, an enslaved African woman, lived with the white family who enslaved her in the 1600s.

Ruins in New Towne 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ruins in New Towne 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations in New Towne where a building once stood. Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

More swamp cattails - Jamestown National historic site

More swamp cattails - Jamestown National historic site

Looking over the footbridge at the Pitch and Tar swamp. Public domain photograph of a pond in the woods, swamp, trees, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pitch and Tar swamp cattails - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pitch and Tar swamp cattails - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

View of the Pitch and Tar swamp, with some cattails, as you cross the footbridge to the Historic site.

The seawall near the John Smith statue

The seawall near the John Smith statue

The seawall near the John Smith statue. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Almost to Black Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Almost to Black Point - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Almost to Black Point, the James River is just visible in the background.

Sunset at Historic Jamestown - A statue of a man sitting on top of a bench

Sunset at Historic Jamestown - A statue of a man sitting on top of a b...

The walking tour of the historic town site includes Old Towne and New Towne. In the Old Towne section visit the site of the 1607 James Fort.

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the western end of Jamestown Isl... More

Red-Jointed Fiddler Crab - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
One of the many waterways on the Island Drive

One of the many waterways on the Island Drive

View of one of the waterways along the Island Drive, from the last bridge.

Inside the James Fort of 1607 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
New Towne ruins 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

New Towne ruins 1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations where a building once stood in New Towne.

Interpretive Ranger Greeting Visitors

Interpretive Ranger Greeting Visitors

Be sure and meet staff who have lots of information to share.

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

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Long Bridge View on Loop Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Long Bridge View on Loop Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

A long view of the wooden bridge on the scenic Island Drive

Bridge on the Island Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Visitors at John Smith Statue - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Visitors at John Smith Statue - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Location of the 1607 fort. Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First bridge of Island Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

First bridge of Island Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Arriving at the first bridge of the Island Drive.

National parks: Pocahontas - public domain image

National parks: Pocahontas - public domain image

The Pocahontas statue. Public domain photograph of statue, sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Colonial Highway in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Colonial Highway in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Sign explaining the James River's role as a Colonial Highway. Public domain photograph of a memorial plaque, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sunset at Jamestown - Jamestown National historic site

Sunset at Jamestown - Jamestown National historic site

Sunset at Jamestown Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the western end of Jamestown Isl... More

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the western end of Jamestown Isl... More

First pull-off view on the Island Drive

First pull-off view on the Island Drive

View from the first pull-off along the Island Drive.

Island Drive is 3 or 5 miles long

Island Drive is 3 or 5 miles long

Sign at the start of teh drive showing that the tour is 3 miles or 5 miles in length.

Building frame in the James Fort

Building frame in the James Fort

Inside the 1607 James Fort looking at a building frame.

Footpath to the Travis Estate cemetery

Footpath to the Travis Estate cemetery

Footpath to the Travis Estate cemetery.

Island Drive bridge - Jamestown National historic site

Island Drive bridge - Jamestown National historic site

Another bridge along the Island Drive. Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

National parks: Palisades - public domain image

National parks: Palisades - public domain image

Modern palisades in the location of the post molds from the original 1607 James Fort palisades.

Ambler Mansion, National Parks gallery

Ambler Mansion, National Parks gallery

Ruins of the Ambler Mansion (18th Century). Public domain photograph - American ruins, National Parks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the western end of Jamestown Isl... More

Pitch and Tar swamp scenery - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pitch and Tar swamp scenery - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

View of the Pitch and Tar swamp as you cross the footbridge to the Historic site.

New Towne ruins 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

New Towne ruins 5 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations of where a building once stood in New Towne. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia (ac4b2fdb-dd9c-49e8-bf2e-a261a6f06d0c)

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Statue of Pocahontas Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on the wester... More

IMG_9495c_DxO b, National Parks gallery

IMG_9495c_DxO b, National Parks gallery

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marshy view on the last Island Drive bridge

Marshy view on the last Island Drive bridge

Marsh as seen from the last Island Drive bridge.

Pitch and Tar swamp trees - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pitch and Tar swamp trees - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

View of the Pitch and Tar swamp as you walk the footbridge to the Historic site.

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia (8322778b-8356-4d42-971d-af5788048f64)

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Original Jamestowne church tower Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres o... More

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

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Black Point, National Parks gallery

Black Point, National Parks gallery

View of the James River from Black Point.

James River view in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Outisde of the glasshouse - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Outisde of the glasshouse - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Exterior shot of the shop where costumed interpreters demonstrate glassblowing techniques from the 17th century.

1608 furnace, National Parks gallery

1608 furnace, National Parks gallery

Excavated part of the 1608 glasshouse furnace.

Reverend Hunt Shrine - Jamestown National historic site

Reverend Hunt Shrine - Jamestown National historic site

Reverend Hunt Shrine. Public domain photograph of a monument, memorial, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Overlook from Tour Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Overlook from Tour Road - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

The drive lets you glimpse the natural environment that settlers encountered.

Anthony Johnson Living History Program

Anthony Johnson Living History Program

Colonial National Historical Park: Visitors to Historic Jamestowne listen to Anthony Johnson talk about freedom and enslavement in the 1600s.

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

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Blue Heron in water. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Blue Heron in water. - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Blue Heron in Water, Historic Jamestowne Island.

John Smith statue from the footbridge

John Smith statue from the footbridge

View of the John Smith statue as you cross the footbridge.

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

Historic Jamestowne Tour Loop Road

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John Smith, National Parks gallery

John Smith, National Parks gallery

John Smith statue. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Last Island Drive bridge view - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
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National parks: IMG_0078 - public domain image

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scenic View on Loop Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Scenic View on Loop Drive - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...

Cordgrass marsh view from the scenic Island Drive.

Path to the glasshouse - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Path to the glasshouse - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Pathway leading to the glasshouse. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Estate in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Estate in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations of an estate that once stood in New Towne. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tavern in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Tavern in New Towne - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Foundations of where a tavern once stood in New Towne. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

BridgesJEROMeRebellionBaconsRebellionSEPT2015JamestownIsland (1), National Parks gallery

BridgesJEROMeRebellionBaconsRebellionSEPT2015JamestownIsland (1), Nati...

Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New Towne fences - Jamestown National historic site

New Towne fences - Jamestown National historic site

Shot of some of the fences in New Towne.

New Towne path - Jamestown National historic site

New Towne path - Jamestown National historic site

Scenic shot of one of the many paths in New Towne.

James Fort of 1607 location - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

James Fort of 1607 location - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...

View of modern palisades marking the 1607 James Fort location. Public domain photograph - park, sign, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Passmore Creek, National Parks gallery

Passmore Creek, National Parks gallery

Passmore Creek as seen from the Island Drive.

Glassblowing Demonstration - Jamestown National historic site

Glassblowing Demonstration - Jamestown National historic site

Artisans demonstrate glassblowing techniques of the 1600's.

Historic Jamestowne
1608 glasshouse ruins - Jamestown National historic site

1608 glasshouse ruins - Jamestown National historic site

Ruins of the 1608 glasshouse. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Historic Jamestowne from the ferry

Historic Jamestowne from the ferry

Far off view of Historic Jamestowne from the ferry.

Cattails in the Pitch and Tar swamp

Cattails in the Pitch and Tar swamp

View of more cattails in the Pitch and Tar swamp.

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia (a65072ba-6b3d-4f00-a12b-36618f92327a)

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Water well in the historical village Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acr... More

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National parks: 26038206300_68555e074d_o - public domain image

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JeromeBridgesInBacnsRebellionJTSept2015 (1), National Parks gallery

JeromeBridgesInBacnsRebellionJTSept2015 (1), National Parks gallery

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Scenic view along the Island Drive

Scenic view along the Island Drive

Scenic view while driving along the Island Drive.

The scenery of the Pitch and Tar swamp

The scenery of the Pitch and Tar swamp

Random picture of the scenery in the Pitch and Tar swamp.

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia (2988d4ba-15d7-41d3-a27b-4c7a54cac2da)

Views of Jamestown National Historic Site, Colonial National Historica...

Paintings of Jamestowne scenes. Jamestown National Historical is a part of Historic Jamestowne, site of the First Permanent English Colony in North America. The National Historic Site consists of 22.5 acres on... More

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