Summer is kicking off strong in Yorktown! Below are upcoming events, programs and activities in Historic Yorktown. For a complete listing of events, please visit www.visityorktown.org
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Entertainment provided by SoJorn - variety of hit music. Elite Cuisine will be the featured chef demo at 9:30am and 11:00am. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
Tactical demonstrations, encampments and a Confederate field hospital interpret the role Yorktown played during the Peninsula Campaign. On Sunday special Memorial ceremonies will take place at the Yorktown National Cemetery and Confederate Cemetery. Colonial National Historical Park, 757-898-2410 or www.nps.gov/colo. Entrance Fee.
Saturday-Monday, 5/26/2012-5/28/2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday; 9 AM – 12 PM, Monday - Virginia Civil War HistoryMobile
The Civil War 150 HistoryMobile is an interactive "museum on wheels" housed in a 53' expandable tractor-trailer. The HistoryMobile draws together stories from all over Virginia and uses state-of-the-art technology and immersive exhibit spaces to present individual stories of the Civil War from theperspectives of those who experienced it—young and old, enslaved and free, soldiers and civilians. Colonial National Historical Park, 757-898-2410 or www.nps.gov/colo. Free.
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Come help launch the colonial gunboat HENRY, a reproduction of a boat built in 1776 to defend the York River. Events throughout the day, with the community launch at high tide. Food, beverage and gifts available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641
Kevin Knapp, retired Army Officer, professional balloon pilot, and Civil War Balloon Corps enthusiast will share separate presentations on how balloons were used for observation and surveillance by both the North and the South. His presentations, occurring on the hour, will include the complete history of balloon operations from their first appearance 1861 to the end of the Balloon Corps in 1863 and will place special emphasis on balloon operations during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. Free. Call 757-890-3500.
Set sail for adventure with Captain Mayhem's School of Piracy aboard the Schooner Serenity. Pirate Cruises offered Wed, Fri, Sat. & Sun at 11:30 a.m. Advance reservations recommended. Admission. $ (800) 979.3370
Nelson House, Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Nelson House on Main Street. Free. (757) 898.9418
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown (map)
150 years ago, in April and May 1862, Union General George B. McClellan led the Army of the Potomac, 126,000 Northern volunteers, from Fortress Monroe to Yorktown where the Confederates, commanded by General John Magruder, had already established a defensive line. Grace Church was within the area first controlled by the Confederates and then by Union forces. The Union forces remained in Yorktown throughout the Civil War. Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown. For more information, call 757-898-0782.
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
The Fifes and Drums of York Town York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 898.9418
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Includes the posting of colors, historical re-enactors, a guest speaker, the placing of flowers, and the presentation of awards to student winners of the "York County Remembers" Poster Essay Contest. Hosted by the York County Historical Committee. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Call 757-890-3500. Free.
Explore American agriculture of the 18th-century during an interpretive theme month with hands-on activities. Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Admission. $ (757) 253.4838
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Yorktown, an affiliate port with OpSail 2012 Virginia™ , is the setting for Yorktown Maritime Weekend Friday through Sunday, June 1-3 at Riverwalk Landing. Three days of waterfront celebration are planned. The Spirit of Bermuda, LYNX "America's Privateer" Bold and Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be open for public tours at Riverwalk Landing from 10 a.m., to 4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, and will all join a parade of sail in the York River from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. Don't miss out on the 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. day sails or enjoy a sunset sail (tickets required) on Yorktown's home ported ship, the Schooner Alliance. Additionally, visitors can purchase Adventure Sail tickets aboard visiting tall ship LYNX "America's Privateer" Bold(tickets required) on Saturday and Sunday. Other weekend events and activities will range from a maritime themed market, static displays, ceremonies, educational programs, Adopt a Ship, free concerts and much more on the Yorktown waterfront. Free parking and trolley transportation provided throughout the weekend. Co-sponsored by the Yorktown Tall Ships committee and York County. Family fun and free to the public activities. For more information about Yorktown activities, events and celebrations during OpSail 2012 Virginia™, visit OpSail 2012 Virginia™.
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Colonial maritime craft demonstrations and sales, food service, and naval living-history demonstrations. Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641
Riverwalk Landing, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
- Come enjoy fun and entertaining live music on the outdoor patio at the High Tide Bar & Grill. See below for schedule. Weather permitting. For more information call (757) 875.1522 All performances run from 7pm till 9pm Dates and Entertainer as follows:
- 6/1 &Sammy Lee
- 6/4 Pair A Docs
- 6/6 Sammy Lee
- 6/8 Ponzi Duo
- 6/11 Me & Jo
- 6/13 Robert Keyes
- 6/15 Elizabeth Wise
- 6/18 Pair A Docs
- 6/20 Sammy Lee
- 6/22 Ponzi Duo
- 6/25 Me & Jo
- 6/27 Ponzi Duo
- 6/29 Robert Keyes
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Entertainment provided by Shanty Grass – variety of maritime music. Riverwalk Restaurant will be the featured chef demo at 9:30am and 11:00am. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through Sept 15.
The corps performs at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Included with admission. 4:45 pm at the Yorktown waterfront. Free.(757) 898.9418. Also, Sundays June 10, 17 & 24
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), in Historic Yorktown announces the opening of the Wine Garden at Carrot Tree. The Wine Garden will be open Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00pm and on Thursdays and Friday's from 3:30 to 6:30 pm thru October serving specially priced relaxing beverages, small plates of Carrot Tree appetizers and bushels of Virginia peanuts. 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999. Always feel free to stay and join us for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
The corps will perform at the Yorktown Victory Monument. Free. (757) 898.9418. Also, June 13th, 20th & 27th at 5pm.
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is Mark Roberts and Breeze. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by " A Taste of Love" with Jan and Bart - Variety of hits and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is The Main Event Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by "Ralph Motley and the Last Minute Grass" - Bluegrass and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages. This week's entertainment is The Holiday Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by "No Strings Attached" - Jazz and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Susan and Lloyd - Folk/Americana and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website. Every Saturday from May 12 through September 15.
Have a great day! York County Tourism Development
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