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2018 Yorktown Civil War Weekend<\/h1>\n
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Join us for the annual Yorktown Civil War Weekend on April 14-15, 2018 at the Watermen’s Museum (and other venues) in Yorktown, Virginia for an exploration of Yorktown’s Civil War History with living history demonstrations and special exhibits located throughout Yorktown.<\/p>\n

Yorktown Civil War Weekend programs will include a military encampment along with Infantry and Artillery firing demonstrations and costumed guided tours at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center. Special Exhibits will be featured at the York County Historical Museum at York Hall and the Museum on Main Street, and Riverwalk Landing. The Watermen’s Museum will feature maritime exhibits, living history, artillery demonstrations, period music, vendors, children’s activities, food trucks and beverages. Guided tour of the Battle for Dam #1 at Newport News Park Saturday at 3pm. There will be a Civil War themed contra dance at the Watermen’s Museum Saturday night from 6-8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visit the Schooner Alliance, Catch a free trolley ride, and visit all of the sites in beautiful Historic Yorktown.<\/p>\n

The Confederate forces withdrew to Richmond on May 3, and the town was occupied by the Federal Army and Navy. How did the people of the area react? What happened when the Civil War came to the York River? Find the answers at the Yorktown Civil War Weekend.<\/p>\n

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Location:<\/strong>
\nWatermen’s Museum (& other locations, see schedule)
\n309 Water Street
\nYorktown, VA 23690
\n757-887-2641<\/p>\n

Recall the Battle of Yorktown 1862 History with Naval Battle re-enactment, Confederate Coast Guard Exhibit and living history, vendors, music and more at the Watermen’s Museum and throughout Yorktown.<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/strong>
\n10 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Civil War Events throughout Yorktown
\n8 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m. Yorktown Market Days, Riverwalk Landing
\n1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Yorktown Kite Demo & Gathering, Riverwalk Landing
\n10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibits at Newport News Park , 3pm Tour of Dam #1 Battlefield
\n6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Civil War Contra Dance, Watermen’s Museum ($5 donation at the gate)<\/p>\n

Sunday<\/strong>
\n12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Civil War Events throughout Yorktown<\/p>\n

Exhibits and activities<\/strong>
\nSunday
\n1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Watermen’s Museum, Museum on Main, York Hall, Custom House
\nSaturday
\n10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Grace Church
\n10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Colonial National Historical Park
\nYorktown Sailing Charters, Yorktown Riverwalk Landing, Newport News Park
\nAmerican Revolution Museum at Yorktown<\/p>\n

Free Admission to:<\/strong>
\nThe Watermen’s Museum, Custom House, Museum on Main and County Historical Museum
\nFood and Beverage Vendors at the Watermen’s Museum<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/strong> Contact the Watermen’s Museum 757-887-2641 Museum Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Yorktown Civil War Weekend is sponsored by:
\nCelebrate Yorktown Committee, Virginia Civil War Trails & Tidewater Civil War Events Partnership<\/p>\n

[su_accordion][su_spoiler title=”Yorktown Civil War Weekend: Schedule Detail”]\nSaturday 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/strong>
\n8-12:00 Yorktown Market Days, Music Program \u2013 Phil Poteat
\n10:00 Ongoing Activities Begin
\nMaritime History and Crafts Display – Watermen’s Museum
\nEffect of the War on Civilians Living History \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nCivil War Scavenger Hunt Game \u2013 Throughout Yorktown
\nMilitary Displays, Living History \u2013
\nWatermen’s Museum, Riverwalk Landing
\nColonial National Historical Park Visitor Center 10 – 4:30<\/p>\n

Exhibits<\/strong>
\nColonial National Historic Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery, $
\nCustom House, 1-4 Sunday
\nYork County Historical Museum, York Hall, Museum on Main
\nConfederate Volunteer Coastguard Exhibit \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nYorktown Kite Day 1-5 Saturday, Riverwalk Landing
\nGrace Church Photographic Exhibit 10 \u2013 5 Saturday
\nNewport News Park 10 \u2013 5 , 3:00 Tour \u2013 Education Center
\nAmerican Revolution Museum at Yorktown 10 \u2013 5, $<\/p>\n

10:30 Confederate State Navy Crew Muster \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nMusic Program \u2013 Bob Zentz Watermen’s Museum<\/p>\n

11:00 Ersatz: Making Do During the War – Watermen’s Museum
\nAlliance Cruise \u2013 Waterfront, $
\nConfederate Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

11:30 Cannon Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nMusic Program \u2013 Cigar Box String Band \u2013 Riverwalk Landing
\nUnion Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

12:00 Music Program \u2013 Bob Zentz – Watermen’s Museum<\/p>\n

12:30 Cannon Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Coastguard Naval Battle \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nMusic Program \u2013 \u2013 Riverwalk Landing
\nUnion Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

1:00 Music Program \u2013 Scuppernongare – Watermen’s Museum
\nMusic Program \u2013 Fife and Drum – Riverwalk Landing
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

1:30 Military Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nMusic Program \u2013 Cigar Box String Band\u2013 Riverwalk Landing<\/p>\n

2:00 Lecture \u2013 \u201cYorktown During the Civil War\u201d, Tim Smith \u2013 York Hall
\nMusic Program \u2013 Shanty Grass – Watermen’s Museum
\nAlliance Cruise \u2013 Waterfront, $
\nUnion Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

2:30 Starvation Party\/ Particpatory Music and Dance – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nMusic Program \u2013 \u2013 Riverwalk Landing<\/p>\n

3:00 Music Program \u2013 Bob Zentz \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nGuided Tour of Dam #1 Battlefield, Newport News Park
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

3:15 Confederate Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nUnion Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

3:30 Cannon Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Coastguard Naval Battle<\/p>\n

4:00 York River Floating Folk Jam\u2013 Shanty Grass – Watermen’s Museum<\/p>\n

6pm Civil War Contra Dance – Cigar Box String Band \u2013 Watermen’s Museum, $5 donation<\/p>\n

Sunday 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong>
\n10 \u2013 4:30 Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center<\/p>\n

10:30 Confederate Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

11:00 Alliance Cruise \u2013 Waterfront, $
\nConfederate Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

11:30 Union Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

12:00 Ongoing Activities Begin
\nMaritime History and Crafts Display – Watermen’s Museum
\nEffect of the War on Civilians Living History \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nBook Signing \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nCivil War Scavenger Hunt Game \u2013 Throughout Yorktown<\/p>\n

Military Displays, Living History<\/strong> \u2013
\nWatermen’s Museum, Riverwalk Landing
\nColonial National Historical Park Visitor Center 10 \u2013 4:30<\/p>\n

Exhibits<\/strong>
\nColonial National Historic Park Visitor Center and National Cemetery, $
\nCustom House, 1-4 Sunday
\nYork County Historical Museum, York Hall, Museum on Main
\nConfederate Volunteer Coastguard Exhibit \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nNewport News Park 10 \u2013 5 , 3:00 Tour \u2013 Education Center
\nAmerican Revolution Museum at Yorktown 10 \u2013 5, $<\/p>\n

12:00 Music Program – Watermen’s Museum<\/p>\n

12:30 Cannon Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Coastguard Naval Battle \u2013 Watermen’s Museum
\nUnion Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nMusic Program \u2013Press Gang \u2013 Riverwalk Landing<\/p>\n

1:00 Children’s Program \u2013 Story Telling – Watermen’s Museum
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

1:30 Military Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nMusic Program \u2013 Cigar Box String Band\u2013 Riverwalk Landing<\/p>\n

2:00 Music Program – Watermen’s Museum \u2013 Shanty Grass
\nAlliance Cruise \u2013 Waterfront, $
\nUnion Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

2:30 Starvation Party\/ Particpatory Music and Dance – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Infantry Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nMusic Program \u2013Press Gang – Riverwalk Landing<\/p>\n

3:00 Music Program \u2013 – Watermen’s Museum
\nGuided Tour \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

3:15 Confederate Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park
\nUnion Artillery Firing Demonstration \u2013 Colonial National Historical Park<\/p>\n

3:30 Cannon Drill – Watermen’s Museum
\nConfederate Coastguard Naval Battle<\/p>\n

4:00 York River Floating Folk Jam\u2013 Shanty Grass and Friends – Watermen’s Museum[\/su_spoiler][\/su_accordion]<\/p>\n

Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Yorktown Civil War Weekend in April at the Watermen’s Museum (and other venues) in Yorktown, Virginia.<\/p>\n

Tags: Yorktown Civil War Weekend, Yorktown Under Fire, Yorktown Civil War Reenactment, Civil War Encampment, Civil War Reenactment<\/p>\n

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