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Is Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail open right now?
National Historic Trail · VA,MD,DE,DC,PA,NY
Open
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail is open.
Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age.
- Type
- National Historic Trail
- State
- VA,MD,DE,DC,PA,NY
- Nearest town
- Jamestown
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About Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
People first arrived in the Chesapeake Bay during the last ice age. As glaciers melted, diverse societies learned to thrive in a world of water. When Englishman Captain John Smith explored the Bay in 1608, he documented hundreds of American Indian communities. Today, sites on his map are archeological treasures and sacred sites for tribal citizens. Come join us on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay!
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Visitor info
Address1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown, VA 23081
Hours| Mon | All Day |
| Tue | All Day |
| Wed | All Day |
| Thu | All Day |
| Fri | All Day |
| Sat | All Day |
| Sun | All Day |
Trail Operating Hours Getting thereThe water trail is 3,000 miles long and there are countless places to explore it. The trail's headquarters and main visitor center is at Colonial National Historical Park - Historic Jamestowne. For an internet map search or GPS, use the following: Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Jamestown,…
How we read this status
We derive Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.