Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
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Hours
Trail Operating Hours
| Every day | All Day |
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The water trail is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! To launch your kayak or other vessel on the trail, access a local boat launch along one of the trail's many tributary rivers and coastlines. Local boat launches, state parks, and other locations have specific operating hours and seasons. Always check weather and conditions before going out on the water - take care during the winter months to dress appropriately for the weather and the possibility of submersion in cold water.
Visitor centers
Zimmerman Center for Heritage
Zimmerman Center for Heritage
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Open Year-Round
Tuesday through Sunday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Closed on major holidays)
The grounds of the Zimmerman Center are open every day from dawn to dusk. House and galleries are open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Guided tours of the historic house are offered throughout the day on the weekends.
The Susquehanna Heritage office at the Zimmerman Center is open for business customers Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Zimmerman Center for Heritage
Historic Jamestowne - Trail Headquarters
Historic Jamestowne - Trail Headquarters
| Monday – Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Saturday | Closes at 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Historic Jamestowne is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The Entrance Gate is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and no entrance is permitted outside of that time. The office is closed on federal holidays.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Historic Jamestowne - Trail Headquarters
About this park
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!