Spring Happenings in Historic Yorktown

 

Spring has arrived and Historic Yorktown continues to offer plenty of events, programs and activities with the season opening of the Gallery at York Hall, the Watermen's Museum, the return of the Yorktown trolley and Schooner Alliance as well as Easter specials, literary teas, wine dinners, and a kite demo and gathering. For a complete listing of events and activities, please visit www.visityorktown.org

 

Wed 3/27/2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Literary High Tea at the Carrot Tree featuring Justin Pantzer

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 is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.

Monthly High Tea lectures:

• April 24th, Brad Parks, The Good Cop, A Carter Ross Mystery
• May 29th, J. Michael Moore, The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay

Sun 3/31/2013 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Riverwalk Restaurant's Easter Special

Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Celebrate Easter with Riverwalk Restaurant's delicious menu with added festive Easter Entrées. Reservations are filling up quick, please call soon! Call or visit www.riverwalkrestaurant.net for information and pricing (757)875.1522.

 

Tue 4/2/2013 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Opening Tuesday, April 2 - The Gallery at York Hall

York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA

Come and enjoy the opening season with a beautiful Quilt Exhibit at The Gallery at York Hall. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490.

 

Tue 4/2/2013 Opening Saturday, April 2 - Watermen's Museum

Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)

Tells the story of the maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay watermen. Museum opens for the season on Tuesday, April 2nd. Regular museum hours will be 10am - 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1pm - 4pm on Sundays through Thanksgiving. 309 Water Street. Admission. $ (757) 877.2641.

 

Wed 4/3/2013 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM 3rd Annual Greek Night at The River Room in the Duke of York Hotel

The River Room, 508 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Enjoy The River Room's 3rd Annual Greek Night serving traditional and delicious Greek dinners such as Mousaka, Pasta, Seafood and Lamb. Portion of sales will be donated to Relay for Life. The River Room located in the Duke of York Hotel, 508 Water Street, 757-898-5270.

 

Wed 4/10/2013 Watermen's Museum's Floating Folk Jam

Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)

The Watermen's Museum is hosting the York River Floating Folk Jam series every second Wednesday from 5:30 till 9pm through June 12th. Join us for a fun-filled evening of sea shanties, maritime tunes and folk music. Please feel free to join in whether youare a musician or not and bring snacks and drinks to share. 309 Water Street. (757) 877.2641. Visit www.watermens.org for more information.

 

Sat 4/13/2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Kite Demo & Gathering

Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Join us at the Yorktown beach front for kite demonstrations and an afternoon of kite flying. Bring your kite or borrow one of ours. For more information call Patriot Tours and Provisions at 757-969-5400 or email patriottoursyorktown@gmail.com for any questions.

 

Sat 4/20/2013 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nancy Thomas 2013 Garden Party Open House

Nancy Thomas Gallery, 301 Ballard Street, Yorktown, VA 23690

Join us for our 2013 Garden party Open House, featuring seasonal wine tasting and cheese pairing from 2pm till 5pm. Visit with guest artist - Noreen Dobratz: Clothing Designer, E. L. Myers: Painter, Diane Husson: Ceramic Artist, B. J. Elvgren: Textile/Fabric Artist, Vivian Driskill: Jewelry Designer and Laura Thomas: Jewelry Designer. Extended hours from 10am till 6pm. Visit www.nancythomasgallery.com or for more information call 757.898.0738

 

Wed 4/24/2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Literary High Tea at the Carrot Tree featuring Brad Parks

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, Brad Parks, The Good Cop, A Carter Ross Mystery. Please join us at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.

Monthly High Tea lectures:

• May 29th, J. Michael Moore, The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake Bay

Fri 4/26/2013 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Riverwalk Restaurant's April Wine Dinner

Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA

Enjoy a fabulous Wine Dinner with the Riverwalk Restaurant celebrating wines from France. Reservations Required. Call or visit www.riverwalkrestaurant.net for menu and ticket information (757)875.1522 Riverwalk Restaurant hours: lunch 11am-4pm and dinner 4pm-9pm daily.

 

 Thank you,

York County Tourism Development

 

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