Monday, August 2, 2010

Historic Yorktown Late Summer Events

 
Last chance for some Summer Fun!  Below are upcoming events, programs and activities in Historic Yorktown.  For a complete listing of events, please visit www.visityorktown.org

Grace Episcopal Church 
Originally built in 1697, this 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. 111 Church Street, Yorktown.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant
Live Music at Riverwalk Restaurant's Rivah Café Courtyard in conjunction with "Margarita Mondays."  Me and Jo, Contemporary Pop Duo, playing cover songs. Mondays August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.  Weather permitting, call if in doubt. 
 
Riverwalk Landing
Soar to new heights as you listen to a different ensemble perform each week, presented by this outstanding group from Langley Air Force Base. This week the group Satellite Jazz Ensemble of the USAF Heritage of America Band will entertain you.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant
Live Music at Riverwalk Restaurant's Rivah Café Courtyard in conjunction with "Wine Down Wednesdays." Johnny St. Clair will play every Wednesday on August 4, 11, 18, and 25.  Weather permitting, call if in doubt.  For more information call 757-875-1522.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy.  This week's entertainment will be provided by Ron Moody and the Centaurs. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.  Free. 890-3500.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant
Join us every Friday in August 6, 13, 20, and 27 for Karaoke with DJ Jeff Brown, at the Rivah Café Outdoor Courtyard at Riverwalk Restaurant. Weather permitting, call if in doubt.  For more information call 757-875-1522.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art,  live entertainment provided by The Flatland Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market. 
 
Watermen's Museum
A Colonial Crafts Marketplace; Military Drills; Shipbuilding Demonstrations; Colonial Music and pastimes; and, much more await you at the Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster sponsored by The Watermen's Museum.  301 Water Street.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Soar to new heights as you listen to a different ensemble perform each week, presented by this outstanding group from Langley Air Force Base. This week the group The USAF Heritage of America Concert Band will entertain you. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, and live entertainment provided by Neversink (Folk/Americana) and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market. 
 
Historic Yorktown Area
Sunday, August 15 – Poisoned Dwarf, 5 pm. A program of Celtic music focusing primarily on Irish traditional music in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. 757-890-4490
 
Riverwalk Landing
Soar to new heights as you listen to a different ensemble perform each week, presented by this outstanding group from Langley Air Force Base. This week the group Blue Aces - Popular Music Group of the USAF Heritage of America Band will entertain you. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art,  entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River.
 
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
 
Riverwalk Landing
Soar to new heights as you listen to a different ensemble perform each week, presented by this outstanding group from Langley Air Force Base. This week the group The USAF Heritage of America Concert Band will entertain you. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art,  entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River. 
 
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, 11:05am an...
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art,  entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River.
 
Watermen's Museum
A Colonial Crafts Marketplace; Military Drills; Shipbuilding Demonstrations; Colonial Music and pastimes; and, much more await you at the Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster sponsored by The Watermen's Museum.  301 Water Street.

 

Yorktown Victory 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.
 

Have a great day!
Kristi
York County Tourism Development

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