From beautiful waterfront dining to outdoor recreation to celebrating the historic conclusion of the American Revolution--Yorktown has something for everyone!
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Whether you want to sunbathe on our public beaches or board one of our schooners for a sunset cruise, you'll find plenty to do with family and friends, no matter the time of year. The banks of the York River also serve as a beautiful backdrop for several special events. Riverwalk Landing provides an outdoor concert series, Saturday market days, a fall wine festival, and even the opportunity to boa
rd visiting tall ships!
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08/20/2025
During their meeting yesterday, the York County Board of Supervisors proudly honored Sharon Owen—longtime manager of the Gallery at York Hall—as York County’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year!
For more than two decades, Sharon has been the heart ❤️ and soul of the Gallery—leading a team of 25+ volunteers with unmatched dedication. In 2024 alone, she gave an incredible 2,269 hours of her time—nearly half of the Gallery’s total 5,842 hours! That’s an average of 50+ hours a week 🤯 as she continues to pour her time, energy, and heart into the Yorktown community. 🌟
Please join us in congratulating Sharon on this wonderful accomplishment! 👏🏻
York County, Virginia
08/19/2025
We're nearly a month away from 𝐖𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐀 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 — an exclusive sneak peek screening of Ken Burns’s upcoming documentary, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑅𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/WethePeopleSignup
On Saturday, September 20, come early to enjoy the Revolutionary Festival beginning at 3 p.m. and featuring:
🎶 Live music
🏕️ Living history encampments
💣Artillery demonstrations
🕵🏼Revolutionary spy games
🌳Ranger programs
🍔 Food vendors
🎉 ...and MORE!
✨ One night. One battlefield. One unforgettable experience.
Colonial National Historical Park | Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | WHRO Public Media | VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission | York County, Virginia
08/19/2025
✨ 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍! ✨
We’re 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 up something special at the Yorktown Tea Festival on Friday, November 7! The event's keynote speaker, Andrea Post, co-owner and managing partner of CaryTown Teas, will share an hour-long journey about the history of tea, French tea culture, tea blending, tea scenting, and France’s unique heritage and contribution to the global world of tea.
🍂 You can even sip on tea samples while you listen! ☕
🎟️ Tickets will be 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 out soon!
Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
08/18/2025
History never dies—especially in Historic Yorktown, where America 🇺🇸 won her independence. In fall 2025, we'll honor the nation’s momentous victory 🏆 with a series of commemorative events destined to become the highlight of your year (and the subject of many dinner conversations for years to come). Learn what we have planned ➡️ https://bit.ly/4lyDDP9
History never dies—especially in Historic Yorktown, where America won her independence. In fall 2025, the town will honor the nation’s momentous victory with a series of commemorative events destined to become the highlight of your year (and the subject of many dinner conversations for years to ...
08/18/2025
Have no fear, patriots! Joey from Maryland has arrived in Yorktown, and he's ready to take on the Redcoats! Huzzah! 🇺🇸
Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters
08/18/2025
As the kids head back to school, now’s the perfect time to shop for snacks and lunch staples at Yorktown Market Days! Don’t miss our next event this 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖 𝐚.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐩.𝐦.
Grab a loaf of bread from Harvest Time Bakery, freeze-dried snacks from Sweet Prints, delicious jam from Mini Acre Farm, cucumbers and grapes from Franco Produce and Allen's Farm, sweet treats from Our Fairytale Bakery–and so much more! Let’s teach our kids 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍.
𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭:
𝟿 ᴀ.ᴍ. - 𝟷𝟸 ᴘ.ᴍ.
Lana Puckett and Kim Person perform on the Riverwalk Landing Stage.
We are delighted to be partnering with the Colonial National Historical Park on this revolutionary event! We'll see you on the Yorktown Battlefield! 🇺🇸
York County Economic & Tourism Development | York County, Virginia | Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission | WHRO Public Media
08/17/2025
Save the date! The FREE Virginia Symphony Concert is coming up soon. Plus, we have fun events for shoppers and yogis 🧘
08/17/2025
🇬🇧 As the old saying goes, there are two sides to every story, and a fascinating event in September tries to shed light on the British perspective of the Revolutionary War. 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝟏𝟕𝟖𝟏 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐞 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7, on Historic Main Street and at the Yorktown Battlefield. 💂🇬🇧💂 To learn more, click here to read our latest blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fW3Cil
Colonial National Historical Park | VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission
08/16/2025
Yorktown's waterfront is part of approximately 70 public access spots in the York Watershed System for easy access to 🏊swimming, 🎣fishing, or 🛶 launching. Explore all that the watershed system has to offer here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4mDdDCT
08/16/2025
From now until 12 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing, check out local goodies, sip something cold, and soak up the sun on one of the last Saturdays before we wave goodbye to summer and say hello to fall! Plus, enjoy live music by Audio Portrait while you walk along the waterfront. Hope you sea you there!
08/15/2025
Oh, boy! It's here! Check out the 2025 Rhythms on the Riverwalk lineup! 🎶 From swing and Big Band to country and soul, we've got it all! Join us on Thursdays from September 4 to October 9 for the 20th anniversary season. We'll see you there! 😎
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Nestled beside the York River sits one of Virginia’s best kept secrets. Yorktown is known for its history—but you’ll also find fresh seafood, specialty shops, and romantic sails! Whether you book a modern hotel room or choose a quaint bed and breakfast, you will find yourself within walking distance of beautiful, sandy beaches and a charming waterfront village called Riverwalk Landing. It includes several different restaurants, specialty boutiques, museums, and outdoor recreational fun.
Yorktown is a must-see for anyone who wishes to fully understand the story of our Nation’s birth. Travel back to October of 1781 and tour the home where the commander of the Virginia militia negotiated terms of surrender that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. The original brick walls of the Nelson Home still bear the scars of cannonballs fired during that final clash at Yorktown. Explore the battlefields and walk in the footsteps of our Founders—American heroes such as George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to ensure our independence at the Yorktown Victory Monument—a statue first commissioned at the end of the war and completed almost a century later in the late 1800s. Take a short trolley ride down the road to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown which offers a comprehensive look at the struggles and victories from the twilight of the colonial period to the dawn of the Constitution.
And as you reflect on the events that led to the creation of our Nation, step back into the 21st century where art galleries, locally owned shops, and culinary temptations await.
Whether it’s oysters, tuna, or softshell crabs you crave—fresh seafood is always on the menu at Yorktown Pub, Umi Sushi, and Riverwalk Restaurant!
Choose from brick oven pizzas, gourmet burgers, and more than two dozen local craft beers when you dine at Water Street Grille. Carrot Tree Kitchens is known for its scratch made cakes, and southern favorites like Brunswick Stew and Ham Biscuits. Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent frozen treats from Ben & Jerry’s. Subs, sandwiches, pizzas, and hard lemonade are available at Larry’s.
From late spring through November, the Schooner Alliance promises to make your trip even more memorable. Spend a romantic evening scanning the horizon for dolphins during a sunset sail or team up with a band of marauders one summer day when you embark on a Pirate Adventure Cruise with the kids. Rent a bicycle to take a relaxing ride down the Riverwalk. Or hop on a Segway for a guided tour that includes some lesser-known (but equally memorable) moments in history, and beautiful backdrops for snapping pictures. When it comes to exploring the town—the possibilities are endless!
