Yorktown Victory Celebration

Celebrate America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown on October 18 and 19 with artillery firings, exhibits and interpretive programs examining the significance of the American and French alliance.

Stories of citizens and soldiers will unfold daily through immersive films, exhibition galleries and interpretive programs in outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm.

On Saturday, October 18, listen to martial music played by the Fifes and Drums of York Town and a talk by Dr. Sean Heuvel about Virginians who defended their communities in the militia, followed by a signing of his new book “Virginia Militia Commanders at Yorktown.”

Farm visitors can learn about typical life of a Revolution-era farming family. Special demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will explore 18th-century foodways and the convergence of cultures through food at the farm kitchen and enslaved people’s quarters.

See the full schedule of events here.

This event is included with museum admission. Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg receive free admission with proof of residency.