Thursday, January 24, 2013

Winter Happenings in Historic Yorktown

Historic Yorktown offers plenty of indoor activities to keep you entertained through the winter with art galleries, literary teas at the Carrot Tree, Cabin Fever concerts at the Freight Shed, wine dinners at Riverwalk Restaurant and much more. For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org

  
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
Come and enjoy Mixed Media Art Show at The Gallery at York Hall. You can relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Winter Hours are Tues, Thurs, and Sat from 10am till 1pm. Appointments to visit the Gallery may also be made by calling (757) 890-4490. Open April - Dec Tues thru Sat 10am to 4, Sun 1pm to 4pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 Free. (757) 890-4490.
 
Yorktown Freight Shed
Wipe the winter blues away as local musicians engage and interact with audience members. This week's entertainment will be provided by M.S.G.-The Acoustical Blues Trio. Sponsored by York County. Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water Street. Free tickets required. Call for more information. 757-890-3500.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Enjoy a fabulous Wine Dinner with Riverwalk Restaurant celebrating wines from Italy. Call for ticket information and pricing (757) 875.1522. Riverwalk Restaurant is closed Mondays from November through March. Hours of operation during the winter season are Tues thru Sun lunch 11:30am till 2:30pm and dinner 5pm till 9pm.
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. This month's guest, Louis Winter will lecture on the Civil War in Yorktown. Please join us on January 30th at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and information. 757-988-1999.
Monthly High Tea lectures:
  • February 27th, Jeff Toalson, Editor Mama, I Am Yet Still Alive, Composite Diary of 1863 in the Confederacy
  • March 27th, Justin Pantzer, Harney & Son's, The History of Tea
  • April 24th, Brad Parks, The Good Cop, A Carter Ross Mystery
  • May 29th, J. Michael Moore, The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay
Yorktown Freight Shed
Wipe the winter blues away as local musicians engage and interact with audience members. This week's entertainment will be provided by Little Bit of Swing (Swing and 50's and 60's hits). Sponsored by York County. Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water Street. Free tickets required. Call for more information. 757-890-3500.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant
Make your Valentine feel extra special this Valentines Day. Treat them to Riverwalk Restaurant's Valentines Special Four Course Dinner. Call for information, pricing and reservations at the (757) 875-1522.
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. This month's guest, Jeff Toalson, editor, Mama, I Am Yet Still Alive, Composite Diary of 1863 in the Confederacy. Please join us at the ColeDigges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.
 
Yorktown Freight Shed
Wipe the winter blues away as local musicians engage and interact with audience members. This week's entertainment will be provided by The H.M. Johnson Band (R&B, & Jazz). Sponsored by York County. Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water Street. Free tickets required.  Call for more information. 757-890-3500.
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)
Tells the story of the maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay watermen. March-Christmas Tues.-Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. 309 Water Street. Admission. $ (757) 877.2641
 
Set sail for a bygone era aboard Yorktown's 105' tall ship The Schooner Alliance. Three sails daily from Riverwalk Landing Pier, March - Nov. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission. $ Advanced reservations recommended. (800) 979.3370
 
The Yorktown Trolley starts its 13th year of service on Saturday, March 23. The trolley provides transportation throughout the village of Historic Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in between, including Riverwalk Landing. Operates daily March 23 - May 24 from 11 am to 5 pm daily with extended hours May 25 - Sept. 2 from 10 am to 5:30 pm daily and Sept. 3 -Nov 3 from 11am to 5pm daily- Free.
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. This month's guest, Justin Pantzer, Harney & Son's, The History of Tea. Please join us at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating limited. Call for pricing and information. 757-988-1999.
 
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