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- Visiting the Yorktown BattlefieldA descriptive overview of the Yorktown Battlefield, including information on the park, when to visit, and additional nearby activities.
YorkTownLike so many of the early American settlements Yorktown was originally within the boundaries of Algonquin Native Americans.- Battle of Yorktown Lesson Plans and Homework HelpThe year is 1781. The colonial army of the United States has been at war with Great Britain for over six years. On April 19, 1775 'the shot heard round the world' began the bloody war for American independence. Yorktown ended the war.
- The Battle of Yorktown: Bad PlanningAfter failing to take over the northern colonies, the British tried to invade the southern colonies. From Florida, the British easily took over Georgia. However, Cornwallis' bad planning in the south led to his eventual defeat at Yorktown.
- Battle of Yorktown: Turning Point in Revolutionary WarIn this article, we discuss how the Americans' victory against Britain's Gen. Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown affected the balance of power between the Americans, British and French.
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Charleston Harbor, South CarolinaA visit to the Charleston area of South Carolina is not complete unless it includes a trip to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.- The Battle of YorktownA summary of the events that may have changed our country forever
- Places to Dine for Valentine's Day in Yorktown, VirginiaThis article shares my top five recommendations for Yorktown restaurants on Valentine's Day.
4th of July Events in Yorktown, VirginiaWith the onset of summer comes pool parties, barbecues, and of course the 4th of July. Finding something to do for the 4th of July in Newport News, Yorktown, and the surrounding cities is very easy.- The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center Hotel Launches Recruitment Office in Yorktown Center MallThe Westin Lombard Yorktown Center Hotel, a new 500-room property along with Harry Caray's and Holy Mackerel Restaurants that will open in mid-August, is taking an innovative, personal approach to the hiring of its 325-person staff.
Reviewing Yorktown, Virginia's Kelsey's Deli & Sea Grill RestaurantThis article reviews "Kelsey's Deli & Sea Grill" Restaurant of York County (Yorktown), Virginia.- Why You Should Visit Yorktown Battlefield and Victory CenterYorktown Battlefield and Victory Center offer a detailed examination of life in colonial America and the battle that guaranteed independence for the newly formed United States.
- Day of Decision: The Battle of YorktownWhen 1781 dawned, no one knew that the decisive battle of the American Revolution would be fought in that year. By the end of that year, a quarter of the British Army in America was in captivity and the British government had fallen,.
Biking Around Hampton Roads, VA: Cannons, Cannons EverywhereNewport News Park, with hiking and biking trails, an arboretum, playgrounds and picnic shelters, a campground, a 30-acre aeromodel flying field, archery range, and a disc golf course, is the gateway to Civil War and Revolutionary War sites.
This VesselWeekend ahead and with a pocketful of cash, for novelty's sake I undertake what ends up becoming a fateful cruise.
The American War of Independence: The True Facts?During one of our nightly disputes my husband informed me that one of his ancestors was a historical participant at the battle of Yorktown. Now I must tell you his recent epiphany was influenced by a bottle of Glenfiddich single malt.- Woman Taken Hostage Inside Yorktown, Virginia Wal-MartThis article covers a breaking news story on the Virginia Peninsula.
Men Need to Be MenA discussion on how men are slowly, but surely becoming the weaker sex. Men are becoming more and more feminized as time goes on.- Another Round of History TriviaThis one is a little harder, I give it a 6.5 out of 10.
- Parents and Preschoolers Take in the "Music Together" in Yorktown and Katonah, New York ClassesMusical Franchise puts parents in the lead role of getting their children to achieve early music competence
- Local Restaurant Review: Three Amigos in Yorktown, VirginiaThis article reviews a new restaurant in Yorktown, Virginia. It is called 3 Amigos.
Reviewing George's Family Restaurant of Yorktown, VirginiaThis article reviews a family owned restaurant located in York County, Virginia.
Celebrating July 4th on the Virginia PeninsulaThis article shares information on the various activities and sites available for the Fourth of July on the Virginia Peninsula which includes the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and Yorktown.- Armand Duplantier: Father of Our IndependenceIt is because of the bravery and sacrifices of many men like Armand that has made our country what it is today, the most free and powerful country on earth. We are proud to call ourselves "American."
