Battle-of-Yorktown
Yorktown Victory Center
Battle-of-Yorktown - 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, 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, and 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.
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.
Highlights of the Area
Road to Revolution
The story of the American Revolution begins along the “Road to Revolution,” an open-air walkway that traces events leading to the American colonies’ split from Britain.
Declaration of Independence Gallery
The museum entrance gallery interprets the Declaration of Independence as a radical document that inspired decisive action and links the theme of choosing a path.
A rare broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence is on display.
Continental Army Encapment
Experience life of a Revolutionary War soldier in a re-created Continental Army encampment. Historical interpreters describe and depict daily routines of a company of soldiers during the last year of the war, and demonstrate military drills, musket and artillery firing.
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Battle-of-Yorktown, Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 31 South, adjacent to Historic-Jamestown, and just 10 minutes away from Williamburg.
Operating Hours
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( until 6 p.m. June 15 through August 15)
Admission Rates
Adults: $9.50; Ages 6-12: $5.25; Ages 6 and under: Free
Phone: (757)253-4838
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