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250th Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party
The weekend is filled with festive and patriotic events to celebrate this important time in our nation’s history. We’ll have concerts, reenactments, ship tours, a Colonial Tea Ball, reenactments, a maritime market, and much more! Join us as we spill the tea…literally!
The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be in operation beginning at 11 a.m. during this event.
On the Docket
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Yorktown Maritime Heritage and Sea Shanty Festival
Six stages of entertainment throughout Historic Yorktown and Riverwalk Landing
Living history stations
Maritime Festival
Tall ship tours available
Exhibits and Crafts
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
250th Anniversary Yorktown Tea Party Exhibition in the Freight Shed
A photo station to pose as a patriot dumping tea will be available in the Freight Shed.
A tea smuggling exhibit will be on display at the Watermen's Museum.
Visit living history stations and tour several historic buildings along Historic Main Street.
12 p.m.
250th Anniversary Yorktown Tea Party Re-enactment at the Riverwalk Landing Pier
6 - 8 p.m.
250th Saturday Night Tea Chaser Concert at the Watermen's Museum
