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Yorktown Battlefield
Tours and Programs

RANGER GUIDED PROGRAMS (Begin in the visitor center)

Siege Line Walking Tours (30 minutes)
Walk with a Park Ranger around a portion of the British Defenses and learn about the 1781 Siege of Yorktown.

Yorktown Tours (45 minutes) Temporarily not available.
Explore the town of York, established in 1691 as a colonial seaport. Enjoy a walk along Main Street past buildings that have witnessed 300 years of American history, and learn of the town's role in the siege.

Artillery Demonstrations (25 minutes)
Join a Park Ranger for a hands-on, non-firing artillery demonstration and discover the important role artillery played in the Siege of Yorktown. This is a fun program for children and adults alike. (mid-June to mid-August)

Young Soldiers Program: Join a costumed Interpreter to learn about life as a soldier during the American Revolution. Program includes a hands on activity. The program occurs from mid-June to mid-August. Times for the program will vary depending on staffing.

 

 

Yorktown Onion  

Did You Know?
The Yorktown Onion, commonly known as a wild leek, is a native of Southern Europe and West Asia. In America, in the 1950's, it was only found in York County, Virginia. Today it has spread into North Carolina and Western Virginia.

Last Updated: September 21, 2008 at 19:18 EST