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hether you’re a shopper, history buff or into green tourism and outdoor recreation, Yorktown offers plenty to do for a fun-filled overnight getaway. These sample itineraries will get you started.

FOR SHOPPERS

Morning: Enjoy espresso, coffee, a fruit smoothie or hot chocolate at Ben & Jerry’s/ Green Mountain Coffee at Riverwalk Landing. Shop Riverwalk Landing shops for clothing, jewelry, quilts, art, patriotic items, home décor and more.

Afternoon: Dine on the shores of the York River at Riverwalk Restaurant. Take the free Yorktown trolley up the hill to historic Main Street, where an abundance of additional shopping opportunities await including fine art, antiques, quilts, pottery and more.

Evening: Reminisce about the day inside the Carrot Tree enjoying specialty dishes, fresh baked breads and desserts. Visit Studio Foray at Riverwalk Landing and take part in a jewelry or bead class. Learn about color, techniques and tool use, as you design a necklace or bracelet and earring set.

Overnight: Whether your desire is a riverfront view or an intimate bed and breakfast, Yorktown offers an eclectic mix of comfortable and enjoyable accommodations including the Duke of York Hotel, Hornsby House Inn B&B, Marl Inn B&B, Yorktown’s Charming Battlefield Cottage and the York River Inn B&B.

FOR HISTORY BUFFS

Morning: Enjoy breakfast and a scenic view of the York River at the Island Café in the Duke of York Hotel.

At the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, explore the fields, fortifications and historic buildings where American independence was won. An orientation film, museum exhibits and a museum store are available.

Tours of the battlefield and historic town leave from the Visitor Center daily. Then, take a trip down historic Main Street and visit the Yorktown Victory Monument, York County Historical Museum, Museum on Main, Custom House, Grace Episcopal Church, Nelson House and Poor Potter Archaeological Site.

Afternoon: Recharge your batteries inside the Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House, Yorktown’s oldest home, located on Historic Main Street. After lunch, visit the Museum on Main to learn more about the history of Yorktown. Then, hop on the free trolley to the Watermen’s Museum, where the role that Chesapeake Bay watermen played in shaping our nation is demonstrated through a historical display of crafts and methods of their trade. Ride the trolley to the Yorktown Victory Center, where the American Revolution era is chronicled in gallery exhibits and

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a living-history Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm. Other sites of historical interest include Cornwallis’ Cave, interpretive signs along the Riverwalk, the WashingtonRochambeau Revolutionary Route and the Moore House.

Evening: Dine overlooking the York River at Riverwalk Restaurant at Riverwalk Landing. End your day with a sunset sail on the Schooner Alliance.

Explore the York River, where the Revolutionary War was fought.

Overnight: Stay in the heart of Historic Yorktown. Three bed and breakfast inns–the Marl Inn, the Hornsby House Inn and the York River Inn each offer charming amenities, historical settings and knowledgeable friendly staff.

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Morning: Pick up breakfast at Ben & Jerry’s/Green Mountain Coffee at Riverwalk Landing, and take a leisurely walk down the mile-long pedestrian Riverwalk, taking in scenic views of the York River. Or dock your boat at the Riverwalk Landing piers and eat aboard your vessel. Prop a chair on Yorktown Beach and bask in the sun as you watch ships go by. This two-acre beach offers opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, shell collecting and more. Rent a bicycle for a self-guided tour or take part in a guided tour of Historic Yorktown on a personal Segway offered by Patriot Tours and Provisions.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch overlooking the river in a window table at the Yorktown Pub. Explore the Chesapeake Bay and see Historic Yorktown from the waters of the York River on the Schooners Alliance and Serenity, which embark from the Riverwalk Landing piers. If fishing is what you crave, the Yorktown pier offers an abundance of fishing opportunities.

Fishing charters are also available.

Evening: Pick up dinner at the Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House. This unique restaurant serves up specialty dishes, fresh baked breads and desserts, all made from scratch. Pack a picnic and enjoy dinner in the commons at Riverwalk Landing or in the Yorktown Beach picnic area. If you’re into music, plan your visit to coincide with free evening concerts while you park your chair and sway to the tunes.

Overnight: Take the short walk across the street to the Duke of York Hotel.

Here you can enjoy the Yorktown waterfront from a scenic view on the balcony of your river view hotel room.

Or take a longer walk to Yorktown’s Charming Battlefield Cottage and enjoy an evening in your own private cottage.

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immerse yourself in history, shops, delicious dining and more By K. H. Queen

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Our ride takes us past a re-created hen I’m looking for a quick windmill and up the hill toward the escape, I often look no further Victory Center. The mighty York River than Yorktown. Yorktown offers is to our right, but Randy points out an ideal getaway spot—a cross between the fence that will keep me—and the a stay-cation and an exotic locale.

Segway—from making a splash.

Yorktown is within an hour’s drive of The tour includes the Riverwalk, the most of Hampton Roads. Yet once you’re town, a ride to the Victory Monument here, you feel a world apart. and plenty of local lore and history.

Here, you can engage with history Afterward, I stop by a few shops, includat several excellent museums, shop at ing Viccellio Goldsmith. one-of-a-kind galleries and stores, eat Yorktown is a place for all seasons seafood and more at a variety of unique and what the off season may restaurants, walk lack in weather, it makes up along the Riverwalk, for in one-of-a-kind events sit on the beach, such as the Carrot Tree’s enjoy good music, Literary High Teas Wednesdays check out the at 4 p.m. January through Farmers’ Market March. A friend and I enjoy tea and more. Stay a and full plates of tea delicacies night or two to really Touring Yorktown by Segway including, but not limited to, an immerse yourself in English scone, a petite veggie all Yorktown offers. burger, nutty tuna salad and During the seaa petite éclair. (Eat a very light lunch to son—spring through the holiday seasave room for this.) Jeff Toalson, author son—Yorktown has outdoor concerts, a of Send Me a Pair of Boots and Kiss Farmers’ Market, festivals and activities My Little Girls, entertains a full house galore. Even in the off-season, Yorktown with tales of Civil War soldier Richard offers plenty to do. Just call ahead to Watkins. Toalson verify hours of researched letters operation.

I started my Start Your Tour at York Hall Watkins and his wife, Mary, wrote visit with a tour

By K.H. Queen to bring the family of Yorktown by Whether you’re here for an afternoon or to life for his book Segway with a long weekend, make York Hall your first and an appreciaPatriot Tours and stop. The first court for York County met in tive audience.

Provisions. If 1633 and the first courthouse in Yorktown Then it’s off you’re apprehenwas built on this site in 1696. Now the to the Hornsby sive, Randy and Jill building houses a local art gallery, and the House Inn B&B, Pryor will help you York County Historical Museum is located on the lower level. a beautifully conquer that fear.

Here, you can watch an orientation restored, elegant Before you venture film, Sights and Sounds of Yorktown to home that overfar beyond their learn what’s going on during your stay looks the Victory store, you’ll learn and throughout the year. You can buy Monument and as I did to balan inexpensive ($1.50) booklet, Yorktown the York River. ance, stop, start, Self-Guided Walking Tour to plan your A covered porch and get on and off visit. You can also pick up brochures for with chairs invites smoothly. a variety of sites in Yorktown, throughout guests to chat “I just love the York County and the region.

There’s a variety of local and regional and watch the smiles, especially art including art depicting the Yorktown world go by on the little old ladies Onion. Manager Sharon Owen especially the street and the who were too loves the cards created by rearranging river. My private scared at first to photographs to make kaleidoscopes. room has its own go two-wheeling,” Depending on the day of your visit, you bath, its own Randy says. “This may get to see artists demonstrating their thermostat and is adventure travel work and authors signing books. You can an inspiring view for the non-advenalso buy Yorktown themed note cards and of the river, the turous.” souvenirs.

We specialize in 18th and early 19th century English and American furniture and accessories including a fine collection of tea caddies and spice boxes (pictured above).

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Make Room for the Memories.

An adventure of historic proportion is waiting for you—at two living-history museums that explore America’s beginnings. Board replicas of colonial ships. Grind corn in a Powhatan Indian village. Try on English armor inside a palisaded fort. Then, join Continental Army soldiers at their encampment for a firsthand look at the Revolution’s end. Don’t forget your camera. Because the history here is life size. And your memories will be even bigger!

Save 20% with a combination ticket to both museums.

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7:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church

Sunday, July 15 – Peninsula Concert Band

5:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church Yard Bring a chair or blanket and picnic supper

The walls of Grace Church have been standing since 1697 despite 2 wars, including the siege of Yorktown, and survived the great fire of 1814.

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Monday, August 6 – Lina Puckett & Kim Person,

6:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church Yard Bring a chair or blanket and picnic supper

Sunday, August 12 – The Magic Harmony

Show Chorus, 6:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church Yard Bring a chair or blanket and picnic supper

Sunday, August 26 – Poisoned Dwarf

5:00 pm, Grace Episcopal Church Yard Bring a chair or blanket and picnic supper

All events FREE to the public Call 757-890-4490 for a complete schedule of events

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monument and the town. I enjoy wine and cheese with several guests and the owners Phil and David Bowditch. (And because you’re likely wondering, yes the Hornsby House Inn B&B owners are related to the musician of the same last name.)

Phil’s and David’s grandfather, John William Hornsby, built this home in 1933. The brothers opened it as a bed and breakfast midsummer 2011. The family is closely entwined with the history of the town. One nugget: their mother, Marian Hornsby Bowditch, was instrumental Hornsby House Inn B&B in bringing the current building housing the Watermen’s Museum across the river from Gloucester.

It’s an easy walk (or very short drive) down the hill to the waterfront for dinner at Riverwalk Restaurant. I can’t skip my favorite starter, the lobster bisque.

My favorite entrées are potato encrusted salmon and the crab cakes, but in the name of research I try seafood baked in parchment. Tender scallops and tilapia combine with tomatoes, spinach and linguini for a tasty and satisfying dish. The chocolate cheesecake with a raspberry sauce is the perfect finish to an excellent meal.

I start the next morning with a brisk pre-sunrise walk on the Riverwalk. The sky is just turning pink and the lights sparkle on the dark water. I return to a breakfast of fruit, toast and jam, cheese grits and a sausage egg casserole prepared by Marian Bowditch’s recipe.

Guests can eat in their rooms, as I did, or in the elegant dining room, enjoying conversation with other guests.

Next stop: The Gallery at York Hall.

I stock up on brochures and check out the Sights and Sounds of Yorktown film to get more ideas for touring. (Ideally, I’d begin my visit here but York Hall has limited winter hours.) Volunteer manager Sharon Owen shows me the wide variety of local art—quilts, wooden quilt wall hangings, stuffed animals made from recycled antique quilts, jewelry, paintings, pottery, carvings, music, model boats, children’s books and more. Exhibits change every six to eight weeks. Three spaces offer room for artist demonstrations and book signings.

My favorite? Paintings created from dryer lint. “I try to put things in here that no one else will have,” Owen says.

Lunch at the Island Café in the Duke of York left me with a dilemma: rockfish sandwich or Jamaican jerk pork barbecue? In the past, I’ve enjoyed pancakes here too. I opted for the barbecue, and

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it was as good as my server, Adam, predicted. I’ll plan a return trip for the rockfish sandwich.

Then it was off to the Watermen’s Museum for a special tour—since it was the off-season the museum was closed.

(Enjoying wine and cheese with director David Niebuhr at Hornsby House gave me an in.) Here, you can watch boats— log canoes, sailing/fishing vessels and Civil War galley gunboats—being built and restored. You can learn more about the history of watermen and longshoremen. If you love old houses, leave time to check out the beautiful molding and burled longleaf pine floors and walls.

I ended day two enjoying music in the Cabin Fever Concert Series with Little Bit of Swing/Glen Boswick at the Yorktown Freight Shed. This free concert series with local musicians interacting with the audience is sure to become one of your favorites. Please note: that was my twin (not me) in the conga dance line.

Dining, dancing, history, the beach shopping, eating, walking (necessary after all the eating) and friendly people—Yorktown offers something for everyone every season.

What’s New in York County Antiques and Books Southern Estates Books and Antiques offers used books, especially books related to American history. Here you can also find North American and English antiques.

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Ghost Tour Patriot Tours and Provisions offers 90-minute guided ghost tours in the spring and fall patterned after the Ghost Hunter television show. Learn about military battle history and the difficulties early settlers experienced in Colonial times through the Civil War. You’ll use scientific equipment designed to find evidence of paranormal activity and hear stories of first-hand ghost experiences and unexplainable events.

Hornsby House Inn B&B Yorktown’s newest lodging option is a bed and breakfast overlooking the York River and the Victory Monument. Enjoy a private room with a great view and a scrumptious breakfast in the grand dining room. This family home built in 1934 has been a center of hospitality in Yorktown for three generations.

The house also has been the site of many weddings and receptions over the years.

Set Sail Schooner Serenity has joined sister ship the Alliance at the Riverwalk pier. Serenity offers pirate cruises especially for children, educational cruises and private charters. Learn about history of pirates on the bay and the ecology of the bay. Or just enjoy a peaceful sail on the York River, perhaps to a deserted beach.

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ake a short, scenic drive up the Colonial Parkway to the northern end of York County where you can enjoy a massive 84-degree indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge. Here you can splash the day away on jaw-dropping slides for thrill seekers and zero-depth entry areas for little ones. Grab a wand and battle a dragon in MagiQuest. Get an ice cream-themed manicure in the Scooops Kid Spa and then gather your family in the lobby for a nightly fireside story time.

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You can also enjoy an outdoor water park (in season) at Water Country USA for thrilling rides and shows. Nearby, you can play mini golf at Pirate’s Cove.

Nature lovers shouldn’t miss New Quarter Park with more than 545 acres of meadows, ravines, hiking and mountain bike trails, a dock for launching canoes and kayaks, opportunities for birders, disc golf tournaments, sky watching programs and more.

orktown is best known for the military victory that signaled an end to the Revolutionary War. But as the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, it’s important to note key events of the Yorktown Campaign during that war.

The Yorktown Campaign was the first time tethered balloons were used for surveillance in war with generators in the field instead of natural gas lines, says local historian Dr. Adrian Wheat. Union General Fitz John Porter was aloft in one of those early balloons when the tether broke, sending him and the balloon over enemy lines. Fortunately for Porter, the wind shifted and he figured out how to deflate the balloon enough to land, Wheat says.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Yorktown will mark the anniversary of the Civil War. On Saturday May 26, Kevin Knapp—a retired Army officer, professional balloon pilot and Civil War Balloon Corps enthusiast—will share presentations at Yorktown Battlefield on how balloons were used for observation and surveillance by both the North and the South. His presentations will include the complete history of

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balloon operations from their first appearance in 1861, the Peninsula Campaign in 1862, through the end of the Balloon Corps in 1863. Presentations for Union Balloon Corps are scheduled for 10 a.m. and noon, and presentations for Confederate use of Balloons are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27, Yorktown Civil War weekend at the Yorktown Battlefield will include tactical demonstrations and a Confederate field hospital along with special Memorial Day ceremonies at the Yorktown National and Confederate cemeteries.

The Civil War 150 HistoryMobile, an interactive museum on wheels, will be at Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center through the weekend. The HistoryMobile uses state of the art technology and immersive exhibit spaces to present individual stories of the Civil War from the perspective of those who experienced it.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Monday.

On Monday May 28, a Memorial Day ceremony at noon includes the posting of colors, historical re-enactors and a guest speaker.

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& Businesses Hours may vary before Memorial Day and in the winter off-season, so call first. For more: www.visityorktown.org.

Historic Main Street

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The Gallery at York Hall Information Center with maps, brochures and informative film, Sights and Sounds of Yorktown. Also, art gallery with variety of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Themed exhibits change every six to eight weeks including quilts, watercolors, pottery, needlework, photography and more.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 301 Main St. 757-890-4490. Closed Monday.

Duke of York Hotel Rooms overlooking the York River and beach. Doubles, queens, kings and Jacuzzi rooms available. Pool and restaurant. 508 Water St. 757-898-3232.

and bath--great for a family. Guests choose full breakfast or a more economical continental breakfast. 220 Church St. 757-898-3859.

The Hornsby House Inn Bed and Breakfast For three generations the Hornsby House has been a center of hospitality in Yorktown and welcomed hundreds of visitors to the area. Newly renovated, but with many of the original antiques, the inn invites you to experience the grace and elegance of those days. The Hornsby House Inn offers five luxurious bedrooms featuring private modern baths, including two suites that will sleep four.

Inviting common areas will encourage you to relax after a day of exploring Yorktown. This stately Georgian Manor home built in 1933 will be the highlight of your stay, special event or small wedding. 702 Main St. 757-369-0200.

Yorktown’s Charming Battlefield Cottage Detached, two-story cottage with full kitchen, bath and one bedroom with sitting area. Accommodates two adults. 121 Lafayette Rd. 757-872-7337.

Getting Around Historic Triangle Shuttle Provides service from Colonial Williamsburg to Jamestown and Yorktown, every 30 minutes, March 18 through Nov. 3.

Yorktown Trolley Provides transportation throughout the village of Historic Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center with several stops in between, including Riverwalk Landing. March 17 through May 25–11 a.m, to 5 p.m. May 26 through Sept. 3–10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 4 through Nov. 4–11 a,m. to 5 p.m.

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Marl Inn B&B The Marl Inn B&B is in the heart of Yorktown village and offers your choice of three full suites, one of which can be combined with an additional bedroom

York River Inn B&B Located on a high bluff overlooking the York River, the inn has three antiquefilled guestrooms, exceptional amenities and sumptuous breakfasts. 209 Ambler St. 757-887-8800 or 800-884-7003.

DINING

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Beach Delly Lunch and dinner with seafood platters, seafood sandwiches, burgers, subs and classic deli sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza, overlooking the York River. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 114 Water St. 757-886-5890.

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Ben & Jerry’s and Green Mountain Coffee Café Quality ice cream and coffee. Monday– Friday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Winter hours limited, call first. 332 Water St. 757-969-1990.

Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House All dishes made from scratch, including fresh-baked breads, soups, quiches and fabulous desserts—served in Yorktown’s oldest home, the Cole Digges House, circa 1720. Serving lunch daily 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., high tea Wednesday 4 p.m. with entertainment (November– March), and dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5 to 8:30 p.m. Catering for special events year round. 411 Main St. 757-988-1999.

Duke of York Hotel restaurants Island Café: Dine on delightful fare for breakfast and lunch overlooking the York River at the Duke of York Hotel.

508 Water St. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 757-898-5270.

The River Room: Dine on items from the menu of the landmark Nick’s Seafood Pavilion, including seafood, steak and pasta dishes. Nightly specials.

Overlooking the river at 508 Water St. Open Wednesday through Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 757-898-5270.

Riverwalk Restaurant Waterfront dining and fresh regional seafood from the Chesapeake Bay and offshore ocean waters for lunch and dinner. Also steaks, poultry and fresh seasonal dishes from local farmers. Full service bar with large selection of draft and bottled beers and extensive wine list. Private, waterfront banquet room available for up to 70 persons. Open daily 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.

323 Water St. 757-875-1522.

High Tide Bar and Grill Serving sandwiches, salads, seafood and burgers. Full service bar with a large selection of draft and bottled beers and extensive wine list. Live music and karaoke featured on the riverfront covered outdoor patio. Inside bar includes water view dining. Come as you are after a day at the beach or touring historic Yorktown. Open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for lunch, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.

323 Water St. 757-875-1522.

Yorktown Pub Full pub menu including fresh seafood.

Live entertainment on weekends. Lunch and dinner overlooking the York River.

Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 540 Water St. 757-886-9964.

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SHOPPING, GALLERIES & ANTIQUES

Black Dog Gallery Distinctive custom framing, prints and maps, fine art and custom hand-painted floor cloths. Open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Closed Monday.

114 Ballard St. 757-989-1700.

Yorktown and the waterfront. Tours can be scheduled in advance or walk-ins can ride first-come, first-served. If you prefer your own self-guided tour, you can rent bicycles. Beach supplies, kites, toys and gifts are also available, along with snacks, drinks and sundries. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special events, birthdays or other group activities can be scheduled after hours. Ten percent discount for York County residents and military. 757-969-5400.

Claire Murray 100 percent wool hand-hooked designer rugs, home accessories, apparel, needlework kits/classes, custom cottage furniture and award-winning “La Vie Claire” magazine from this nationally known New England based artist.

328 Water St. 757-877-3353.

Redcoat Antiques Unusual gifts covering 3,000 years as well as 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century furniture, silver and paintings. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays by appointment. 121 Alexander Hamilton Blvd. 757-890-1409.

Museum Store Colonial National Historical Park Colonial National Historical Park store featuring Civil War items, apothecary items, snacks and water. 307 Main St. Located in the Historical Medical Shop. Open Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

757-989-1913.

River Fruit Tropical Wines River Fruit Tropical Wines offers more than 25 different varieties of fruit wine.

All of the premium specialty tropical, berry and citrus wines are made of 100 percent fruit juice—no grapes. Also available: wine smoothie mixes, created especially to mix with River Fruit wines and ice to make a great frozen drink. Open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., open later on event nights. 327 Water St. 757-369-0525.

www.visityorktown.org (Click on print brochures for a copy of the dining and shopping guide)

Nancy Thomas Gallery Original art, wood and metal designs by internationally known artist Nancy Thomas. Also boutique wines, antiques, self-taught outsider art and gifts. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 145 Ballard St. 757-898-0738.

Patriot Tours and Provisions Patriot Tours and Provisions offers guided Segway tours through historic

Southern Estates, Books and Antiques Used and new books featuring American history and military, American decorative arts and design. American Federal antiques and anything good we can find and sell. Accepting consignments.

11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily in season.

757-812-7355. 330 Water St. Swan Tavern Antiques 18th- and early 19th-century American and English furniture and accessories displayed in room-like settings in 18th century building. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. 300 Main St. 757-898-3033.

Viccellio Goldsmith Master goldsmith J. Henry “Hank” Viccellio has been designing and creating jewelry for 38 years. His shop is a working studio where you will find him handcrafting his latest designs. Custom work and repairs offered. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 325 Water St. 757-890-2162.

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The Yorktown Onion The Yorktown Onion offers an eclectic assortment of unique gifts and home accessories. The store also is a gold level retailer for Vera Bradley. Open

Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

757-872-8232.

Yorktown Shoppe Pewter, original watercolors and prints of local scenes, lanterns, wrought iron, special clothing, replica and whimsical houses, old world Santas and balance toys. Emphasis is on items made regionally and throughout the United States. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. 402 Main St. 757-898-2984.

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Custom House The historic 1720s Custom House was built by Richard Ambler, collector of customs for the crown. It is believed to be the oldest customhouse in the country and is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmark Register. Open Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Also open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and the first Saturday in December. 804-642-7447.

Grace Episcopal Church This 300-year-old church survived sieges in 1781 and 1862, as well as the great fire of 1814. Services are Sundays at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. (June 10–Sept. 9 7:45 a.m. and 10 a.m.) and Wednesdays Holy Eucharist and healing at 10 a.m. (September through June Celtic Eucharist second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. in parish hall).

111 Church St. 757-898-3261.

Museum on Main Changing exhibits of York County’s history, sites and events. Displays include archaeology from the Tabb area, World War II collections and more. An expansion of the York County Historical Museum. Call for hours. 757-898-4910.

Schooners Alliance and Serenity Cruises Set sail for adventure aboard the Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Alliance sails three times daily from Riverwalk Landing Pier, April to November. Enjoy a peaceful sunset sail on the York River aboard the Alliance, or bring the kids aboard the Pirate

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Both ships also available for private charters. Call 757-639-1233 for charter info or 800-979-3370 to purchase tickets.

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Watermen’s Museum Museum at the York River Waterfront interprets the great maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay. The museum features artifacts showing the traditional fishing and boating techniques of the first Americans and the importance of sailors in the American victory at Yorktown. Also features stories of lives along the Chesapeake Bay. Programs include living history presentations, environmental educational programs, traditional and modern boat-building and more. April 1 through Thanksgiving: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Thanksgiving through March 31: Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. 309 Water St. 757-887-2641.

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757-898-4910.

Yorktown Battlefield See where American independence was won. Start with an orientation film and museum exhibits, including field tents used by General Washington during the pivotal Oct. 19, 1781 battle that won the war. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission fee. 757-898-2410.

Yorktown Victory Center Museum of the American Revolution chronicles evolution from colonial status to nationhood through gallery exhibits with period artifacts, film and outdoor living history at a re-created Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 6 p.m. June 15 to Aug. 15.

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Monday, May 28 The Fifes and Drums of York Town, 11:45 a.m., York Hall

June 1–3 Yorktown Maritime Weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Yorktown is an official affiliate port for OpSail 2012 Virginia™. Three days of waterfront celebration are planned. Events will range from a traditional Parade of Sail, static displays, ceremonies, educational programs, Adopt a Ship, free concerts and festivals, 2-hour day sails on the Schooner Alliance (website) (tickets required), free tours of visiting tall ships Lynx, Spirit of Bermuda and Jamestown Settlements’ Godspeed and much more all planned along the Yorktown waterfront. Free parking and trolley shuttle. Family fun and free to the public activities.

Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Ceremony, noon, York Hall

June 1–3 Opening of Historic Seaport at Yorktown, Watermen’s Museum

Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 and 27 Civil War Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorktown Battlefield.

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 26, 27 and 28 Virginia Civil War History Mobile, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday; 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center Saturday, May 26 Civil War Balloon Observation Exhibit, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Yorktown Battlefield

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June 1–30 “Seed to Stalk” Theme Month, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.

Thursdays, June 7, 14 & 21; July 12, 19 and 26; and Aug. 2 Shagging on the Riverwalk Beach Music Concert Series, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing.

Tuesday–Wednesday July 3–4 Liberty Celebration, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center.

Wednesday, July 4 Yorktown Independence Day Celebration, 6 to 10 p.m. Historic Yorktown Waterfront.

Sunday, July 15 Peninsula Concert Band, 5 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Aug. 1–31 “Pastimes of Colonial Virginia” Theme Month 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center.

Tuesday, Aug. 7 Naval Weapons Station Yorktown 94th Anniversary Band Concert, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 5 Lana Puckett and Kim Person, 6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Sunday, Aug. 12 The Magic of Harmony Snow Chorus, 6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church

Sunday, July 8 Stephen Bennett, 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church

Tuesdays, Aug. 14–28 Military Band Concert Series, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 14 Bastille Day Wine Dinner, 7 p.m., Riverwalk Restaurant, Riverwalk Landing.

Sunday, Aug. 26 Poisoned Dwarf, 5 p.m., churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church.

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Fall Saturday, Sept. 1 Virginia Symphony Concert 7:30 p.m., Yorktown Victory Monument.

Fridays, Sept. 7–Oct. 5 Rhythms on the Riverwalk Concert Series, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing.

Sunday, Sept. 30 Yorktown Art Stroll, noon to 6 p.m.

Saturdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and 27 Revolutionary War Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center Saturday, Oct. 6 Yorktown Wine Festival, noon to 6 p.m., Riverwalk Landing.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riverwalk Landing.

Yorktown Holiday Open House Weekend, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Yorktown Market Days, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Riverwalk Landing.

Saturday, Nov. 10 Chili Cook-Off, noon to 3 p.m., Watermen’s Museum.

Monday, Nov. 12 Veterans Day Ceremony, noon, York Hall.

Holidays Thursday–Saturday, Nov. 22–24 Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center.

Dec. 1–31 A Colonial Christmas, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center.

Friday, Nov. 30 Christmas Tree Lighting, 7:30 p.m., Riverwalk Landing,

Sunday, Oct. 14 Re-enactment of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774, 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Christmas Market on Main, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Main St.

Friday, Oct. 19 Yorktown Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yorktown Battlefield.

Watermen’s Museum Oyster Roast 1 to 6 p.m., Watermen’s Museum.

Saturday, Oct. 20 York River Maritime Heritage Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Watermen’s Museum Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21 Yorktown Victory Weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yorktown Victory Center and Yorktown Battlefield.

Fridays, Nov. 9 thru Sunday, Nov. 18 Kiss My Little Girls-1861: A Civil War Romantic Epic, 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11

Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade 6 to 8 p.m., Yorktown waterfront.

Sunday, Dec. 2 Cookies with Santa, 1 to 4 p.m., The Gallery at York Hall.

Saturday, Dec. 8 Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m., Riverwalk Restaurant.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Yorktown Market Days, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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