# Historic Jamestowne Family Archaeology Dig & Living Village

> Place to go for families in the Virginia Beach–Chesapeake–Norfolk area (VA / NC). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Archaeology tours at 11 AM & 2 PM)
- Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
- Where: Historic Jamestowne, 1368 Colonial Pkwy, Jamestown, VA 23081
- Ages: Ages 4-16 (American history & living archaeology)
- Price: Adults $25.00 (valid 7 days), Children 15 and under Free admission
- Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Archaeology tours at 11 AM & 2 PM)
- Organizer: National Park Service & Jamestown Rediscovery
- Official page: https://historicjamestowne.org/visit/tickets/
- Last checked: Fri, Nov 6

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## About

Take a weekend family excursion to Historic Jamestowne on the James River, the original 1607 site of the first permanent English settlement in North America. Kids can watch active archaeologists unearthing 17th-century pottery and tools at the Rediscovery Archaearium archaeological museum, inspect reconstructed fort palisades, and meet period-dressed blacksmiths and trade interpreters. Children love the Junior Archaeologist activity sheet that challenges them to match soil strata and artifacts found right in the ground. The outdoor walking paths through New Towne are level pea-gravel and wooden walkways suitable for jogging strollers. The Archaearium is climate-controlled with modern ADA restrooms, baby diaper counters, and drinking fountains.

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