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Visit Yorktown

Phone 757.890.5900
Website https://visityorktown.org/

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  • Folk Jam at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Bring your voice and instrument for this fun folk jam session!
    Join local musicians and amateurs for an evening of folk music at the Watermen's Museum. The jam sessions take place the second Wednesday of every month. They are free and open to the public.

  • Cherokee Cultural Weekend at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (Yorktown)

    American Revolution Museum 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Tribal citizens from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma will present cultural programs, September 12-13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Cherokee War of 1776. In conjunction with […]

  • Royal Artillery Demonstration at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, United States

    God save the King! The British have invaded Yorktown, and the Royal Artillery is showing off its might! Join us for a series of artillery demonstrations behind the Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center. Participants will be able to meet […]

  • Watermen Museum Annual Oyster Roast (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    All the Food You Can Eat! $45 Advance / $50 at GateOysters, Clam Chowder, Dogs, Sides, etc.OR$35 / $40 Non-Oyster EaterClam Chowder, Dogs, Sides, etc.$15 / $20 - Kids 14 and UnderOysters, Clam Chowder, Dogs, Sides, etc.FREE - Kids 5 […]

  • Watermen’s Museum Oyster Roast at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Well, shucks! Here's a delicious opportunity for you! During this annual fundraiser, enjoy oysters, clam chowder, hot dogs, sides, desserts, and more. For tickets, please call (757) 887-2641 or email admin@watermens.org.

  • Royal Artillery Demonstration at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, United States

    God save the King! The British have invaded Yorktown, and the Royal Artillery is showing off its might! Join us for a series of artillery demonstrations behind the Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center. Participants will be able to meet […]

  • Constitution Week at American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (Yorktown)

    American Revolution Museum 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Explore the U.S. Constitution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown! Try your luck at a 250th-themed escape room! Then create a civics-inspired community art project and share your ideas for the next amendment.

  • Yorktown Market Days at Yorktown Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Fall is in the air, and so are the delicious aromas of Yorktown Market Days! Stroll Riverwalk Landing and stock up on pumpkins, fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted treasures. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5220

  • Lamb’s Artillery Demonstration at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Feel the boom of History! Park volunteers conduct live artillery demonstrations at the Yorktown Visitor Center on select weekends.  Witness the power, precision, and pageantry of Revolutionary War-era cannon firings—an unforgettable experience for all ages. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. Demonstrations […]

  • Community Yoga at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Yorktown Market Days at Yorktown Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Fall is in the air, and so are the delicious aromas of Yorktown Market Days! Stroll Riverwalk Landing and stock up on pumpkins, fresh produce, baked goods, and handcrafted treasures. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5221

  • Annual Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal Church (Yorktown)

    Grace Episcopal Church 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Bring your beloved pets and animal companions for a special blessing ceremony!
    This heartwarming tradition honors the bond between humans and animals while celebrating the joy our furry, feathered, and scaled friends bring to our lives. Pets should be leashed, crated, or safely contained. Join Grace Church for this meaningful gathering that brings the community together in gratitude for all living beings.

  • Community Yoga at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Folk Jam at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Yorktown Victory Weekend (Yorktown)

    Yorktown, VA Yorktown, VA, United States

    Freedom isn't just celebrated, it's experienced in Yorktown! Join us October 16–19 in Historic Yorktown for Victory Weekend, a patriotic celebration honoring the pivotal 1781 Victory at Yorktown that secured America's independence. Kick off the weekend with a patriotic concert […]

  • Yorktown Victory Celebration at American Revolution Museum (Yorktown)

    American Revolution Museum 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown visitors to the Continental Army encampment will discover aspects of military life, from enlistment to troop supplies and flintlock muskets to 18th-century medical care. Throughout the day, visitors can discuss military tactics and […]

  • Royal Artillery Demonstration at Yorktown Victory Center (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, United States

    God save the King! The British have invaded Yorktown, and the Royal Artillery is showing off its might! Join us for a series of artillery demonstrations behind the Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center. Participants will be able to meet re-enactors, learn about the weapons used during the American Revolution, and watch live cannon firings. Demonstrations take place at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.

  • Lamb’s Artillery Demonstration at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Feel the boom of history! Park volunteers conduct live artillery demonstrations at the Yorktown Visitor Center on select weekends.  Witness the power, precision, and pageantry of Revolutionary War-era cannon firings—an unforgettable experience for all ages. Programs are subject to change or […]

  • Yorktown Day (Yorktown)

    Yorktown, VA Yorktown, VA, United States

    Freedom was forged here—and we’re commemorating it with a day full of history and hometown pride. The festivities begin with a wreath-laying ceremony and patriotic parade down Main Street, featuring The Fifes & Drums of York Town. Then, explore Yorktown’s […]

  • Community Yoga at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Yorktoberfest at Yorktown Riverwalk Landing (Yorktown)

    Yorktown Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Prost to fall fun! Raise your stein high at Yorktoberfest, where the beer is flowing and the music is hopping. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5265

  • Community Yoga at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Veterans Day Ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church (Yorktown)

    Grace Episcopal Church 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Join Historic Grace Episcopal Church (ca 1697) for a Veteran's Day prayer service in the historic church. https://www.visityorktown.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5442

  • Veterans Day Ceremony at York Hall (Yorktown)

    York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    The public is invited to the annual Veteran's Day program in York Hall.
    Sponsored by the York County Historical Committee, the ceremony honors the members of our armed forces.

  • Folk Jam at Watermen’s Museum (Yorktown)

    Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    Stretch, strengthen, and build your balance while enjoying a beautiful view.
    Bring your mat and meet at the Carriage House (located at the back of the small parking lot, with a deck looking out over the York River) on the first and third Mondays of each month. Classes are beginner friendly and held outside on the deck April through September, as weather permits. Proceeds go to the Watermen's Museum.

    2026 Class Themes

    Summer: Main Street

    July 6, 20

    August 3, 17

    September 7, 21

    Autumn: Riverwalk

    October 5, 19

    November 2, 16

    December 7, 21

  • Yorktown Tea Festival at American Revolution Museum (Yorktown)

    American Revolution Museum 200 Water Street, Yorktown, VA, United States

    The fourth annual Yorktown Tea Festival will be held at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown on November 13, 2026. Step into the world of tea with a day of sampling unique herb and tea blends while exploring the history, […]