Historic Yorktown

Riverfront History and Charm

Description

Yorktown is part of the historically significant region known as the Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg in Virginia. This small village is nestled on the banks of the York River and is steeped in national history as it is one of the original shires of colonial Virginia from 1634. Most notably, Yorktown was the setting for the end of the American Revolutionary War with the British defeat at Yorktown. The town also played a key role in the American Civil War as a major port to supply both the Confederate and Union soldiers. The riverside city is at the most eastern point of the Colonial Parkway (which connects Yorktown to Williamsburg and Jamestown), and is a favorite for travelers and history buffs alike. The Riverfront Landing offers great shopping and dining while the Colonial National Park is home to such significant sites as the Yorktown Battlefields, the Yorktown National Cemetery, General Washington's Headquarters, and numerous battle sites and artillery parks.