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Victory At Yorktown

As we wind down our yearlong celebration of America’s 250^th Birthday this year, there is no better place to visit than where America began – our victory at the Battle of Yorktown.  This victory convinced Britain that the war was unwinnable and paved the way for American independence.  The day will start where it all actually happened - the Yorktown Battlefield, the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. It was here in the fall of 1781 that General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis’ British army.  On October 19, Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war and ensuring independence. Enjoy a presentation by a Park Ranger followed by time in the Visitors Center and surrounding sites.

Next, travel a short distance into the quaint town of Yorktown and enjoy lunch at Water Street Grill, followed by time to explore the shops or perhaps take a scenic walk along the York River.  The afternoon will be spent at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, for a chance to see Virginia’s signature 250^th commemorative exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation.  It highlights how diverse Virginians, including iconic founders and ordinary people, shaped and were tested by the ideals of liberty.  As Virginians, this is a must see!  Enjoy a guided tour once we arrive.