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.

VA 250 Mobile Museum

A hands-on, interactive and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout the Commonwealth bringing key stories of Virginia’s rich history.

The mobile museum is free and open to the public. It will be at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8. 

Learn more at VA205.org or VisitYorktown.org

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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.