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,

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,

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

Come and sample the competitors' chili and vote for the People's Choice. Additional chili may be purchased, if available. For more information: www.visitwilliamsburg.com/events/watermens-museum-chili-cook-0