Below are some upcoming events and programs in Historic Yorktown. For the most current list of events and details, www.visityorktown.org
The trolley provides transportation throughout the village of Historic Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in between, including Riverwalk Landing. Daily March 17 – Nov. 4 with extended hours of 10 am to 6 pm, May 26-Sept. 3. Free.
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)
Tells the story of the maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay watermen. April-Christmas Tues.-Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. 309 Water Street. Admission. $ (757) 877.2641
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
Revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
York Hall, Lower Level, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
Embark on a journey through 400 years of York County history. Call for current hours of operation and to schedule group tours. Two locations: Museum on Main, 408 Main Street, York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 898.4910
Riverwalk Landing Pier
Set sail for a bygone era aboard Yorktown's 105' tall ship Alliance. 3 sails daily from Riverwalk Landing Pier, April - Nov. Food and beverages available for purchase. Admission. $ Advanced reservations recommended. (800) 979.3370
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown will be holding their annual Free Cone Day. 100% of all donations collected will be contributed to the Lackey Free Clinic in Yorktown, the HELP Clinic in Hampton, and the Gloucester- Mathews Clinic. These facilities offer free medical care, dental care and prescriptions to the uninsured. Ben & Jerry's is located at 332 Water St., Bldg. L, in Historic Yorktown. For more information, call 757.969.1900
Yorktown Battlefield
Reenactment artillery units representing American artillery from the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s will help commemorate the 150th anniversary of Yorktown's role in the 1862 Civil War Peninsula Campaign. New exhibits telling Yorktown's Civil War history will open at the Yorktown National Cemetery Lodge. Colonial National Historical Park, 757-898-2410 or www.nps.gov/colo. Entrance Fee.
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Join us at the Yorktown beach front for kite demonstrations and an afternoon of kite flying. Bring your kite or borrow one of ours. For more information call Patriot Tours and Provisions at 757-969-5400 or email patriottoursyorktown@gmail.com for any questions.
Yorktown Battlefield
Free admission to National Parks and other federal sites throughout the country, including Yorktown Battlefield. Many are Civil War-related sites. Special activities for children on April 28 for National Junior Ranger Day. Colonial National Historical Park, 757-898-2410 or www.nps.gov/colo.
Riverwalk Landing
Pirates representing seafaring life in the late 17th and 18th-centuries invade Yorktown. Encampment, Cannon firing demonstration, singing with Pirates. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Colonial National Historic Park, Yorktown, VA
Special activities for children will enable them to earn Junior Ranger patches. Yorktown Battlefield. Free as part of National Park Week. (757) 898.2410
Riverwalk Landing
Pirates representing seafaring life in the late 17th and 18th-centuries invade Yorktown. Living history performances, educational activities, encampment, demonstrations, and children's activities. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Riverwalk Landing
Saturday, April 28 – Bring the kids and join Captain Mayhem's school of Piracy and the crew aboard the Schooner Serenity. Learn to set the sails, steer the schooner, and fire the cannon. Anyone dressed as a pirate in costume will get a $ 5 discount for the 11:30 am sail. Concessions available for purchase. Admission. $ 757-639-1233
Riverwalk Landing
Saturday, April 28 – Schooner Alliance. Anyone dressed as a pirate costume will get a $ 5 discount for the 2 pm and 6 pm sails. Sail into history aboard Yorktown's 105' tall ship. Concessions available for purchase. Admission. $ 757-639-1233
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Entertainment provided by Lana Puckett & Kim Person - Folk/Country music. Riverwalk Restaurant will be the featured chef demo at 9:30am and 11:00am. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500.
Riverwalk Landing
Classic cars will be on display on the Chischiak Green area in Riverwalk Landing on Monday, May 14. Sponsored by the Classic Car Club of America. Free www.ccca.org
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Entertainment provided by Ron Fetner-Acoustical Americana music. Vintner's Cellar of Yorktown will be the featured chef demo at 9:30am and 11:00am. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500.
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