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Yorktown Battlefield
Places
 
Painting of Colonial Yorktown
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Painting of Colonial Yorktown
The Historic Town of Yorktown
 
Photo of the Nelson House
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Nelson House
Nelson House
 
Photo of the Moore House
Cliff and Jean Dickey
Moore House on Yorktown Battlefield
Moore House
 
Poor Potter Archaeological Site
Cliff and Jean Dickey
Poor Potter Site
Poor Potter Site
 
Photo of the Victory Monument
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Yorktown Victory Monument
Yorktown Victory Monument
Colonial Parkway in the fall
Yorktown Maps
View historical and modern maps of Yorktown Battlefield.
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Ranger-led walking Tour
Tours and Programs
Discover which tours and programs will be available during your visit.
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Lambs Artillery
Things to Do
Things to do at Yorktown Battlefield
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Historic Triangle shuttle bus
Getting Around
Use the Historic Triangle Shuttle or Yorktown Trolley during travels in the Yorktown area.
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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: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST