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Yorktown Battlefield
The Siege
Photo of Redoubt 10 on Yorktown Battlefield

NPS Photo

Redoubt 10

History of the Siege
 
Photo of Moore House

Cliff and Jean Dickey

The Moore House on Yorktown Battlefield

The Moore House and Articles of Capitulation
 
 
Lamb's Artillery Cannon Firing Demonstration

NPS PHOTO

Lamb's Artillery Cannon Firing Demonstration

Lamb's Artillery

 

 

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: November 17, 2009 at 10:36 EST