We The People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event

A light brown background with the words We The People. In the foreground are the silhouettes of colonial era soldiers. In the center is a person on a horse with their arm held high, holding a sword.
We The People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event. Please join us on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

WHRO Public Media

We The People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Experience History in the Place that it Happened!


Join us on Saturday, September 20 for an extraordinary event set on the historic grounds of the Yorktown Battlefield — an exclusive sneak peek screening of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns’ newest documentary, The American Revolution.

Presented in collaboration with WHRO Public Media, York County, and the VA250 Commission, this special evening will showcase never-before-seen excerpts spotlighting the critical events that unfolded during the Siege of Yorktown.

Be among one of the first to experience the incredible storytelling and vivid imagery for which Ken Burns is known, all set against the backdrop of the very battlefield where these historic events unfolded.

Before the screening, join us for an exciting afternoon filled with revolutionary fun and learning. The Revolutionary Festival promises a range of hands-on history activities and entertainment. This event is a collaboration between the park and our local partners and supporters, ensuring an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

Admission is free, but advanced registration will be required. Registration details will be posted on this website soon.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect with our nation’s history- in the very place where it happened!

Last updated: July 1, 2025

Park footer

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 210
Yorktown, VA 23690

Phone:

757 898-2410

Contact Us