Yorktown Victory Center - Yorktown, VA

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On October 19, 1781, the decisive military campaign of the American Revolution culminated with the British surrender to American and French forces under the command of George Washington.

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Yorktown Victory Center
Includes 1-day admission to Yorktown Victory Center.
Jamestown & Yorktown Combo
Includes 1-day admission to both Yorktown Victory Center and Jamestown Settlement (attractions do not have to be visited on the same day).
Great fun. Easy to order tickets and book hotels over the net and ran very smoothly on arrival.
Karen Blakesley - Lansing, KS
The Siege of Yorktown effectively ended the six-year struggle of the Revolutionary War and set the stage for a new government and nation. Today the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, chronicles America's evolution from colonial status to nationhood through a unique blend of timeline, film, thematic exhibits and outdoor living history.

An open-air exhibit walkway details events that led to American colonies to declare independence from Britain. Indoor exhibition galleries portray the Declaration of Independence as a revolutionary document that attracted international attention, recount the war's impact on ten ordinary men and women who left a record of their experiences, highlight the roles of different nationalities at the Siege of Yorktown, and explore the story of the Betsy and other British ships lost in the York River during the siege. Exhibits also describe how people from many different cultures shaped a new society and the development of a new government with the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Outdoors, visitors can explore a re-created Continental Army encampment, where historical interpreters describe and depict daily life of American soldiers at the end of the war. A replica of a 1780s farm, complete with a house, kitchen, tobacco barn, crop fields, and herb and vegetable garden shows how many Americans lived during the Revolutionary era. This is an amazing experience that you truly will never forget!

Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Combo

With a combination pass to both Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center you'll find an encompassing look at our nation's history. Aside from exploring the events at Yorktown that led to the Revolutionary War, you'll also have the chance to absorb the cultural history of Jamestown through film, galleries and living history performances.

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  • Price Includes Admission and Parking*
  • Check Schedule for Dates and Times
  • Tour is Self-Guided But Will Take Approximately 2 Hours
  • Cameras and Video Camera Permitted
  • Handicap Accessible

*It does not include tour of the Yorktown Battlefield.

Events at:
Yorktown Victory Center - Yorktown, VA:
The Road to Independence Fourth of July Celebration at the Yorktown Victory Center near Williamsburg, VA
Wednesday, 7/4/2012

Location: The Road to Independence
Yorktown's premiere Fourth of July event, the Road to Independence, will feature a variety of activities for the entire family.
Yorktown Victory Celebration at Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg, VA
Saturday, 10/20/2012 - Sunday, 10/21/2012
Celebrate one of America's most important military victories at Yorktown, Virginia, where the Americans won their independence.
A Colonial Christmas at the Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center in Williamsburg, VA
Saturday, 12/1/2012 - Monday, 12/31/2012

Location: A Colonial Christmas
From the first "American" Christmas celebration held by English colonists still sailing towards the new land in 1606 to a look at the average traditions of a 1780's Virginia farmer, A Colonial Christmas is an interesting glimpse into America's holiday history.

Yorktown Victory Center
200 Water Street
Near Colonial Parkway
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: 417-823-0981
Toll-Free: 1-800-987-9852

Reviews
We found the area to be interesting. I enjoyed the museum. I liked seeing the items found in the vessel and really got a kick out of seeing the rigging site on the river. My son had fun chasing the hinny chicken and filming the event. My family had a relaxing and informative day.
Marie Walker - Philadelphia, PA
Enjoyable, overall. I am one woman who was annoyed that in a reenactment of the firing of a cannon, someone found it necessary to include a woman (representing the one and only woman who participated in the historical conflict, apparently, after the death of her husband) and have HER shout the commands to the men in the roles of patriots.
Rp - Front Royal, VA
.Least favorite part of the trip was the Yorktown Center it self.. Really enjoyed the Jamestown settlement outdoor exhibits. Again, our time there was limited due to inclement weather.
Victoria Ehret - Largo, FL
Vacations Made Easy believes that the earlier you book, the better your seats. We guarantee our customers the best available seating at the time of purchase.
Vacations Made Easy believes that your tour experience should be convenient, therefore we offer hotel pick-up options that pick you up as close to your hotel as possible. Depending on the tour and amount of attendants, you may have to walk a short distance to the pick-up point.