Yorktown

Yorktown can arguably be called the birthplace of our independence since the battle that led to Lord Cornwallis' surrender paved the way for American independence. The battle at Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.


When the British looked out from their defensive line they saw the Allies colonists had set up a new siege line (October 17, 1781) over the previous night.


Park Service interpreter tells the detailed story.



Colonist reenactment.


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