Historic Yorktown continues to celebrate the fall season! With cooler temperatures around the corner, Historic Yorktown is the place to be for fantastic fall filled fun activities. For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Come and sample wines from premiere wineries throughout Virginia. Art and food vendors plus entertainment. Rain or Shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission. $ www.villageevents.org (757) 877.2933
Riverwalk Landing, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
The Creative Place to BEad. Looking for something different? We love all those great "classic" techniques at Studio Foray. Learn about color, scale, proper techniques and tool use as you design and create a necklace, bracelet and earring set. Check out our new classes designed around new products.... Sculptural Wireknitz and Bubbles and Baubles. For a complete class listing visit our website www.studioforay.com or call (757) 969.1094
Originally built in 1697, this church survived the Revolutionary War, the Yorktown fire of 1814, the Civil War, and still serves an active Episcopal Congregation over 300 years later. The Nelson family, including Thomas Nelson, signer of the Declaration of Independence, is buried in the churchyard. 111 Church Street, Yorktown. (757) 898.3261.
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is Dave Cynar Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
In addition to the usual array of fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch and Children's Hay Maze, Face Painting, and Children's Activities. Entertainment provided by Made from Scratch Bluegrass Band and Chefs demonstrations at 9:30 and 11 am provided by The Revolt Restaurant. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
Yorktown Victory Center presents a Saturday evening public lecture series beginning at 7 pm in the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Theater. Please join Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation historian, Edward Ayres for a presentation on The French Alliance and the Road to Yorktown. Yorktown Victory Center. Reservations recommended. Free. For more information, please call (757) 253.5185 or (757) 253.4838.
10/14/2011 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed Open for Public Tours at Riverwalk Landing
Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be open for public tours at the Riverwalk Landing piers on Friday, October 14 from 2 pm-6 pm. Public tours will also be offered on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 am - 2 pm, and Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 10 am - 5 pm. Free. (757) 253.4838
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is Glen Boswick and The Sounds of Swing Orchestra. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
10/15/2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Victory Weekend Special programs and tours help mark the 230th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Admission. $ (757) 898.2410. At the Yorktown Victory Center, military life and artillery demonstrations are presented during its "Yorktown Victory Celebration." Admission. $ (757) 253.4838. Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be open for public tours at the Riverwalk Landing piers on Saturday, October 15 from 10 am - 4 pm. Free. (757) 253.4838
10/16/2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Yorktown Victory Weekend Special programs and tours help mark the 230th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Admission. $ (757) 898.2410. At the Yorktown Victory Center, military life and artillery demonstrations are presented during its "Yorktown Victory Celebration." Admission. $ (757) 253.4838. Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be open for public tours at the Riverwalk Landing public piers on Sunday, October 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. Free. (757) 253.4838
Riverwalk Landing
Activities include a portrayal of Thomas Nelson, Jr., performances by the York River Symphony Orchestra Ensemble and The Fifes and Drums of York Town. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 898.1936
Historic Yorktown Area
Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances, and demonstrations by "The Old Guard" commemorate the 230th anniversary of America's momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. Yorktown Battlefield. Free. (757) 898.2410 Jamestown Settlement's Godspeed will be open for public tours at the Riverwalk Landing public piers on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 10 am - 5pm. Free. (757) 253.4838
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown
Enjoy ham biscuits, stew, and homemade pies in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. 111 Church Street. Admission. $ (757) 237.0257
Well-known journalist, historian and author, Marc Leepson, will talk on his seventh book, a concise biography of the Marquis de Lafayette, the renowned Frenchman who commanded a division of Continental Army troops at the Battle of Yorktown. Drawing from a number of historical sources, including Lafayette's own memoirs, Leepson gives this most restless man an affectionate and engrossing portrait. Tickets are not required, however, seating is limited. Complimentary refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation. Sponsored the York County Historical Committee. For more information, call (757) 890-3508.
Riverwalk Landing, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
This is our second Fall Raku Bead and Pendant Workshop in collaboration with Martha Hayes of Summer Haze Pottery. Space is limited, so please register early. We don't want you to miss out! For more information visit our website www.studioforay.com or call (757) 969.1094
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Halloween dinner with L.B. Taylor presenting the program at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.
Riverwalk Landing, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
This is our second Fall Raku Bead and Pendant Workshop in collaboration with Martha Hayes of Summer Haze Pottery. Space is limited, so please register early. We don't want you to miss out! For more information visit our website www.studioforay.com or call (757) 969.1094
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)
Colonial music, crafts demonstration and sales, and naval living history demonstrations. Last Saturday of each month (April-Oct). Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641
Enjoy a delightful high tea featuring; Silk Sachet Teas; Scones & Biscuits; Petite Quiche; Tea Sandwiches; Dessert Plates, and more. Join us on Wednesdays, November 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th at the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street. Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.
Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Celebrating Farmers of Foods and Wines. Guest farmers will discuss their harvests and the wines will be some or the world's most organic and sustainable. Call or visit www.riverwalkrestaurant.net for ticket information and pricing. (757) 875.1522
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA
Friday, November 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony, 12 pm. "Letters from War" is the theme of this annual event in which all veterans are honored. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.3500
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