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Yorktown Battlefield
Contact Us

By Mail
Colonial National Historical Park
P.O. Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690


By Phone
Visitor Information
757-898-2410


By Fax
757-898-6346

Painting of Colonial Yorktown  

Did You Know?
During the period of its peak prosperity from 1740-1770, the town of Yorktown contained 250-300 buildings and had almost 2000 residents. Approximately 80% of the town were damaged or destroyed during the 1781 siege. Today Yorktown is still an active community of about 200 residents.

Last Updated: March 20, 2007 at 14:24 EST