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Yorktown Battlefield
Getting Around
 
Yorktown - The Yorktown Trolley provides service between the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in the historic village. Service is available daily from March 15 through October 31, 2008 and is free of charge.
 
The Historic Triangle Shuttle provides loop service around the Yorktown/Williamsburg area, with continuous service between Yorktown Battlefield, the Yorktown Victory Center and Colonial Williamsburg. Service is available daily from March 17 through October 31, 2008.  Inquire at the Yorktown Battlefield information desk or Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center for more information.
 

 

Exploding fireworks
Special Events
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Victory Monument on a sunny day.
Weather
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Lambs Artillery
Things to Do
Things to do at Yorktown Battlefield
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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: October 15, 2008 at 12:33 EST