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Yorktown Battlefield

Colonial Parkway 13 miles east to Yorktown, Williamsburg, Virginia

Featured Review : To complete the historic anniversary weekend, I took the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown. This is the site of the famous surrender of British troops under General Cornwallis to General George Washington that ended the Ameri...See Full Review

  • Hours:Visitor center daily 9-5
  • Price:$10 for adults (under 16 free);includes admission to Historic Jamestowne as well as Yorktown Battlefield
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Yorktown Battlefield Reviews

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Yorktown Battlefield

  • 4 out of 5 stars by RoBoNC from Indianapolis, Indiana
  • September 30, 2007
Yorktown Battlefield
Quote: To complete the historic anniversary weekend, I took the Colonial Parkway to Yorktown. This is the site of the famous surrender of British troops under General Cornwallis to General George Washington that ended the American Revolutionary War. My... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal America's 400th Anniversary

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Historic Yorktown

  • 3 out of 5 stars by NiteOwlTX from LaPlace, Louisiana
  • December 18, 2005
Historic Yorktown
Quote: The third historical site in Yorktown is the town itself. The little portion of the city that survived the siege by the Continental Army was destroyed by the British during the War of 1812. Only a handful of original buildings survived to the 20th... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal Relive History in Virginia's Historic Triangle

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Yorktown Battlefield

  • 3 out of 5 stars by NiteOwlTX from LaPlace, Louisiana
  • December 18, 2005
Yorktown Battlefield
Quote: Yorktown was established in 1691 to secure York River. A few years later, the settlement was a thriving tobacco port. The town became one of Virginia’s largest cities by the beginning of the Revolutionary War.In August 1781, General George... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal Relive History in Virginia's Historic Triangle

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Yorktown

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zippen3 from Palatka, Florida
  • June 30, 2004
Yorktown
Quote: The whole family went together to Yorktown early one morning (8am). The temperature and humidity would begin to make things miserable before noon, and we got there before the visitor center opened. This happened to be the best time to go. Not... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal Williamsburg for a BIG family of all ages

Yorktown Battlefield

  • 2 out of 5 stars by denmother04 from Austin, Texas
  • April 12, 2004
Quote: The indoor section of this museum pales in comparison to some of the other museums in the area. The exhibits aren't as detailed and well done, although the film is interesting. This museum is best suited for teens and adults who are interested in... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal A Williamsburg Family Vacation

Yorktown Battlefield

  • 3 out of 5 stars by I.V. Williams from Phoenix, Arizona
  • January 7, 2004
Quote: There are so many battlefields in this area, so we decided to visit at least this famous one. You go to the visitors center first where you can purchase your tickets very inexpensively. They tell you when the next tour will start, but first you go... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal Williamsburg Virginia in the Fall

Yorktown National Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kjbarr from Uniontown, Ohio
  • November 26, 2002
Quote: HISTORIC YORKTOWN – Make your first stop at the National Park Visitor Center, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and see the 16-minute orientation film (shown every half hour). Get information and view exhibits. Take the 30-minute guided walking tour (or get... Read the full Yorktown Battlefield review

From journal Williamsburg Virginia