Fall Events in Historic Yorktown

Historic Yorktown Celebrates Fall! Below are upcoming events, programs, and activities in Historic Yorktown. For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org

9/3/2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Studio Foray Fall Class Schedule  

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Learn about color, scale & proper techniques and tool use as you design a necklace or bracelet and earring set.  Studio Foray in Riverwalk Landing.  For a complete class schedule see our website www.studioforay.com or call 757-969-1094 for additional details.

 

9/4/2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yorktown Market Days at the River

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art,  live entertainment provided by Andre' Cotman- Jazz Saxophonist and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days.

 

9/4/2010 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Colonial Market Fair & Militia Muster

Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street

A Colonial Crafts Marketplace; Military Drills; Shipbuilding Demonstrations; Colonial Music and pastimes; and, much more awaits you at the Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster sponsored by The Watermen's Museum.  309 Water Street. Historic Yorktown.

 

9/4/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Historic Tours- Saturdays in Sept and Oct

Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA 23690

Originally built in 1697, this little church survived the Revolutionary War, the Yorktown fire of 1814, the Civil War, and still serves an active Episcopal Congregation over 300 years later.  The Nelson Family, including Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence, is buried in the churchyard. 757-898-3261

 

9/4/2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Virginia Symphony Concert

Yorktown Monument

Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the performance by these highly trained musicians under a canopy of stars at 7:30 pm.  Enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town.  Yorktown Victory Monument.  Free. 757-890-3500.

 

9/10/2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM "Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country.  Friday, September 10 featured group is Super Jazz Band featuring Conni Mann. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

 

9/16/2010 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Historical Dinner Series at the Carrot Tree

Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street

Author Brad Parks will present a Murder Mystery Evening and book signing event.  A five-course dinner will be served.  For information, pricing and reservations, please call 757-988-1999.

 

9/17/2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM "Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee Slappin' country.  Friday, September 17 featured group is Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 

 

9/18/2010 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yorktown Market Days at the River

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live entertainment provided by Ron Fetner (Acoustical Americana) and much more awaits you at the Saturday morning Market. 

 

9/24/2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM "Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

We've stepped things up a bit literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Friday, September 24 featured group is Charles Darden Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 

 

9/25/2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Public Lands Day

Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center,

Saturday, September 25 – National Public Lands Day, 9 am to 5 pm. Free admission to Yorktown Battlefield, as well as all other National Parks and Federal recreation areas throughout the country. Yorktown Battlefield. Free. 757-898-2410

 

9/26/2010 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM Revolutionary War Artillery Firing Demo

Yorktown Battlefield

Volunteers depicting a Continental artillery regiment demonstrate the firing of a Revolutionary War cannon and discuss their role during the 1781 Siege of Yorktown.  Firings at 12:15, 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15pm.  Admission. $. For information, call 757- 898-2410

 

10/1/2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Studio Foray Fall Class Schedule

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

 Learn about color, scale & proper techniques and tool use as you design a necklace or bracelet and earring set.  Studio Foray in Riverwalk Landing.  Please call 757-969-1094 for further information or www.studioforay.com

 

10/1/2010 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Artillery Firing Demo - 11:05am & 3:05pm

Yorktown Victory Center

Join the artillery crew at Yorktown Victory Center's re-created Continental Army encampment to learn the steps in preparing an artillery piece for firing.  Then, step back, cover your ears and watch as interpreters actually fire the replica cannon or mortar.  Occurs twice daily.

 

10/1/2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM "Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country.  Friday, October 1 featured Country group is Heather Edwards Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 

 

10/2/2010 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Colonial Market Fair & Militia Muster

Watermen's Museum 309 Water Street

A Colonial Crafts Marketplace; Military Drills; Shipbuilding Demonstrations; Colonial Music and pastimes; and, much more awaits you at the Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster sponsored by The Watermen's Museum.  309 Water Street. Historic Yorktown.

 

10/2/2010 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Yorktown Wine Festival

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Virginia has become well-known in the world of fine wines. Sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform to open the wine festival.  Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or shine. Admission. $ www.villageevents.org or 757-877-2933

10/2/2010 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Historic Tours- Saturdays in Sept and Oct

Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown, VA 23690

Originally built in 1697, this little church survived the Revolutionary War, the Yorktown fire of 1814, the Civil War, and still serves an active Episcopal Congregation over 300 years later.  The Nelson Family, including Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence, is buried in the churchyard.

 

10/3/2010 1:00 - 4:00 PM Reenactment of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Sunday, October 3 – Reenactment of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774, 1 pm. Activities include a portrayal of Thomas Nelson, Jr., performances by the York River Symphony Orchestra Ensemble and enjoy a performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and a re-enactment play. Riverwalk Landing.

 

10/8/2010 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM "Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country.  Friday, October 8 featured Country group is Dave Cynar Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.  Riverwalk Landing.

  

10/9/2010 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival  

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Saturday, October 9 - Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration, 8 am to 3 pm. The 2nd Fall Festival will be held on the same day as our Farmer's Market with entertainment, delicious food and local art.  The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at the opening of the market and live entertainment will be provided by The Delvers. Throughout the day there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch and children's hay maze, face painting, and other children's activities.  Free. 757-890-3500.

 

10/16/2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Victory Weekend

Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center,

Saturday-Sunday, October 16 & 17 – Yorktown Victory Weekend, 9 am to 5 pm. Special programs and tours help mark the 229th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Admission. $ 757-898-2410. 

 

10/16/2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Victory Weekend

Yorktown Victory Center

Saturday-Sunday, October 16 & 17 – Yorktown Victory Weekend. Special programs and tours help mark the 229th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. At the Yorktown Victory Center, military life and artillery demonstrations are presented during its "Yorktown Victory Celebration." Admission. $ 757-253-4838.

 

10/19/2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Day

Historic Yorktown Area

Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, enjoy performances by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and tactical demonstrations by the Commander-in-Chief's Guard commemorate the 229th anniversary of America's momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Free. 757-890-3500.

 

10/19/2010 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Brunswick Stew Luncheon

Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown

Tuesday, October 19 – Brunswick Stew Luncheon, 12 pm. Enjoy ham biscuits, stew, and homemade pies in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. 111 Church Street. Admission. $ 757-817-2709

 

Have a great day! 

York County Tourism Development

 

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