Events

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There’s always something exciting happening at the museums, from holiday celebrations like Family Frights and Foods and Feasts, to public gatherings such as Military Through the Ages and the Yorktown Victory Celebration.

Calendar

View our calendar to learn about a variety of events taking place at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, including celebrations, holidays and special events.

Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander

Cassandra Newby Alexander

Join us at Jamestown Settlement on Wednesday, June 14, for a thought-provoking evening of history and performance exploring the precarious nature of freedom from 17th-century Jamestown to Juneteenth. Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Endowed Professor of Virginia Black History and Culture at Norfolk State University, takes up that legacy in history 246 years later at the end of the American Civil War to share the story of Black regiments attached to Virginia’s Army of the James. Some of these regiments were sent to Texas after the war to patrol the gulf region that included Galveston, and among their duties were keeping the peace after news of the Emancipation Proclamation was delivered to Galveston’s enslaved inhabitants.

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Director’s Series

Join Christy S. Coleman, executive director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, as she engages in lively and enlightening conversations with some of the nation’s prominent scholars and public figures. This series showcases the mission to raise awareness and understanding of the shared legacies of American history.

Donor Events

Current donors and future donors to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation enjoy a special relationship with our museums. Throughout the year, the Foundation offers donors a variety of educational, cultural and social events, including private receptions during museum special events.

Programs and Activities

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown host a variety of engaging programs and activities for visitors of all ages and interests. Discover community events, transformative programs and even special, once a year opportunities.

Special Exhibitions

These special exhibitions offer opportunities for in-depth exploration of intriguing historical subjects for a limited time. They also display artifacts on loan from institutions in the United States and abroad. Find exhibits ranging from Chesapeake log canoes, the history of Werowocomoco and even underwater archaeological sites in Bermuda.

Private Events

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown offer dramatic spaces perfect for private events, weddings, receptions, meetings, corporate gatherings and special occasions. Turn your dreams into reality with unique, memorable venues. Enjoy an exclusive setting for a meaningful, memorable event.