Tuesday, October 1, 2013

October events in Historic Yorktown

 

Historic Yorktown continues to celebrate the fall season!  With cooler temperatures around the corner, Historic Yorktown is the place to be for fantastic fall filled fun activities.  For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy Yorktown Exhibit by local artist 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
 
Riverwalk Restaurant (map)
Join us every Friday to sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions in the lobby. Free. Riverwalk Restaurant New Hours: Lunch 11am-3pm Dinner 3pm-9pm Bar 11am-9pm. FREE. For more information call 757.875.1522
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. This week's featured band is Tailgate Down. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission $ www.villageevents.org 757.877.2933
 
Yorktown Victory Center (map)
Yorktown Victory Center presents public lecture series commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the decisive Revolutionary War victory in Yorktown.  "Painters and Paintings in the Early American South: 1735-1800" presented by Carolyn J. Weekley, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Juli Grainger Curator Emerita and author. Yorktown Victory Center, 200 Water Street. Free admission. Reservations recommended, at 757.253.4572 or rsvp@jyf.virginia.gov.
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Dive in every Friday evening at the Watermen's Museum with all you can eat Shrimp Boil presented by the Carrot Tree Kitchens. Enjoy Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Corn, Slaw, and scrumptious dessert. Friday's in September from 5-8pm. Call 988.1999 for prices and reservations! 309 Water Street. Visit www.watermens.org for more information. 757.877.2641
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
In addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art and live musical entertainment provided by Runaway String Band (Bluegrass), there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch and Children's Hay Maze, Face Painting, and Children's Activities. Riverwalk Landing. Free. For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration including featured vendors, artists, and chef demonstrations, visit the Market Days website. 757.890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Re-enactment play of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774. Performances by the York Town Tea Players and The Fifes and Drums of York Town. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757.898.1936
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Our guest, Edward Ayres, Historian with Jamestown Yorktown Foundation and his engaging talk about The Siege and Surrender at Yorktown. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757.988.1999
 
Historic Yorktown Area (map)
Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances and artillery demonstrations commemorate the 232nd anniversary of America's momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Historic Yorktown and Yorktown Battlefield. Free. 757.898.2410
 
Special programs and tours help mark the 232nd anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Admission. $ (757) 898.2410. At the Yorktown Victory Center, military life and artillery demonstrations and hands-on programs. Admission. $ 757.253.4838
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Celebrate the rich maritime tradition and history of the York River. Activities include re-enactors, sea chantey singers, nautical music and displays. Food and beverages available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. Free. 757.887.2641
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and meet authors, Alan Hoffman and Lydia Kinsey. Book signing and browse through their new books. The Gallery at York all 301 Main Street. Free. 757.890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Stroll through the photographs of several artists from Hampton Roads Digital Photo Club. 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
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Our guest, Dave Niebuhr with the Watermen's Museum's history. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757.988.1999
 
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York County Tourism Development

 

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