Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Please join us on June 4th, at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown as we partner with the American Red Cross in hosting our bi-annual blood drive. We would like to share that this event is open to all community members who are looking for the opportunity to support blood donation efforts here in Hampton Roads.

The countdown is on to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation's first-ever #giveJYF Day on Saturday, May 18! 📅 Show what JYF Museums mean to you with a gift to directly support our educational programs, outreach efforts, and immersive living history experiences. Whatever your reason to give, there’s no better time than on #giveJYF Day! jyfmuseums.org/givejyf

#VA250 was honored to witness inspiring individuals become U.S. citizens at a special ceremony held at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. They're a powerful reminder of the ideals of liberty and opportunity that Virginia helped fight for during the Revolution. We're excited to commemorate America's 250th birthday with them! 🇺🇸 Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation #VA250 #America250 #america250va #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #virginiaisforlovers #naturalization

💙Get your tickets now for the next Business After Hours hosted by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation on May 23 at the Jamestown Settlement from 4PM to 6PM. In the Museum Rotunda, attendees can enjoy networking, hors d'oeuvres, and more! 🙌Attendees can view the museum's special Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design Exhibition. Ruth Carter is a two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer known for her works in films and television such as “Yellowstone,” “Roots,” “Amistad,” “Malcolm X,” “Selma,” “Do the Right Thing” and “Black Panther.” 👋Don't miss out! Register today at: https://bit.ly/3V2EBcp

Our museum educators are out and about this weekend! If you missed us yesterday, you can come down to Yorktown and visit us at the History Fair today from 10am-4pm. It has been a great weekend, working alongside our colleagues from around the region as we strive to bring history to our local communities.

Our recruitment team had a great opportunity to hit the road last week and head to Richmond for some amazing training. Our staff were able to meet up with mentors and supervisors across multiple agencies to learn and prepare for our Summer 2024 #internships. We cannot wait to welcome our interns and put our new knowledge and skills to work!

In St. John's Church Foundation where Patrick Henry roared "Give me liberty or give me death!" VA250 commission member and Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Executive Director Christy Coleman reminded us that America's 250th birthday is a chance to tell our FULL story. What untold stories do YOU think we need to hear?

Join our Finance team as a Payroll and Budget Technician! If you enjoy work that supports staff, education and community while allowing you to put forth your best number skills, this is a great opportunity for you!