Battle of Yorktown & Yorktown Victory Day

​Battle of Yorktown &
Yorktown Victory Day

Remembering the day that ended and began it all.

​The Battle of Yorktown, sometimes known as the Siege of Yorktown, was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War. This battle, led by Alexander Hamilton and George Washington, ended the fighting for American Independence on Oct. 19, 1781.

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Recap of the Battle:

​Here we see George Washington and Alexander Hamilton as the British surrender to the Americans.

​The Battle of Yorktown lasted 11 days until British Gen. Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. Cornwallis was so ashamed he didn't even attend the surrender!

Remembering
Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia, and is often considered the most important battle of the Revolutionary War.
This massive win by the Americans "turned the world upside down" because it was an unbelievable win.

Ways We Celebrate Yorktown

​Celebrating Yorktown is important, especially in Virginia!

Here in Virginia, we celebrate Yorktown Victory Day by:

• Reenactments

• Parades

• Laying wreathes at memorials

• Ceremonial firings of weapons

• Historical tours of Yorktown

• Local historical programs

​Here we can see a community reenactment in 2016, where people come together and watch how the Americans won the war at Yorktown.

Reenactments at Yorktown

​Here we see more of the festivities that go on at Yorktown today. Parades are a great way to commemorate the day that independence was truly won!

Parades at Yorktown