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October 2019
Yorktown Day
Join in the festivities to commemorate the Siege at Yorktown in 1781-and the Revolutionary victory that paved the way for America and freedom. The day begins with a wreath laying ceremony followed by a patriotic parade down Main Street. Enjoy a performance by the Fifes and Drums and be sure to visit all of the town's historic sites such as the Nelson House, Yorktown Custom House, York County Historical Museum, Watermen's Museum, and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. On the Battlefield Tour…
Find out more →Yorktown Victory Celebration
The 238th anniversary of America's momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown will be celebrated during the weekend with hands-on military experiences, artillery firings and interpretive programs. Discover the story of the American Revolution through an introductory film and expansive gallery exhibits with immersive settings, including "The Siege of Yorktown" experiential theater with special effects. Outdoors, interact with historical interpreters in a re-created Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm. For more information about this event: www.visitwilliamsburg.com/events/yorktown-victory-celebration-0
Find out more →Yorktown Victory Celebration
The 238th anniversary of America's momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown will be celebrated during the weekend with hands-on military experiences, artillery firings and interpretive programs. Discover the story of the American Revolution through an introductory film and expansive gallery exhibits with immersive settings, including "The Siege of Yorktown" experiential theater with special effects. Outdoors, interact with historical interpreters in a re-created Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm. For more information about this event: www.visitwilliamsburg.com/events/yorktown-victory-celebration-0
Find out more →Midtown Row Groundbreaking Ceremony
Broad Street Realty LLC, Bridger Corp, and Lamont Street Partners, the three real estate companies behind the mixed-used development Midtown Row, announced today the start of the newest phase of construction, transforming Midtown Row into an experience-based retail, residential and entertainment district located in the heart of Williamsburg. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 22nd at 221 Monticello Avenue. Construction will begin immediately and is expected to be completed by late spring/early summer of 2021.…
Find out more →November 2019
Virginia Thanksgiving Festival
The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival, held at Berkeley Plantation, celebrates the first English Thanksgiving in America. It begins with a parade of horse drawn carriages and fife and drums. Activities include a re-enactment of the First Thanksgiving, musicians, magicians, games, Colonial dancing, Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, corn maze, storytelling, candle dipping, and corn husk doll making. Vendors showcase their food, arts, crafts and jewelry. Brocks Barbecue will cater Thanksgiving fare, including our famous Thanksgiving dinner in a glass. There is a Silent…
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