Revolutionary Stories of York County – VA
Join Library of Virginia historian Eric Johnson for an engaging history talk rooted in the firsthand accounts of the Revolutionary era
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York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United States
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“Common Sense” The Virginia Declaration of Rights – VA
York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United StatesJoin the York County Historical Committee on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 PM at York Hall in Yorktown for “Common Sense” & The Virginia Declaration of Rights.
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Forgotten Patriots: Virginia’s Black Soldiers of the American Revolution – VA
York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United StatesA historical glance at the contributions of Virginia's "free men of color" whose privations and valor helped gained our independence.
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Dr. William Pasteur, Witness to the Revolution – VA
York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United StatesDave Pondolfino portrays Dr. William Pasteur, eyewitness and medical figure during pivotal events of the American Revolution in Williamsburg, VA.
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“Thomas Nelson and the Yorktown Tea Party” by Jim Gallagher
York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United StatesAs portrayed by Jim Gallagher, Thomas Nelson Jr. addresses the citizens of Yorktown on November
6, 1774. In his discussion he describes British reprisals for the Boston Tea Party and presents the case for action to enforce the boycott of tea and other goods enacted by the Continental Congress. Jim Gallagher has appeared as Thomas Nelson Jr. in several different venues, including an upcoming
PBS documentary to be aired this fall in advance of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party this
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“Cornwallis’ Sunken Fleet” by Dr. John Broadwater
York Hall 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA, United StatesJoin W3R-Virginia for this exciting lecture exploring Cornwallis' sunken fleet, which was lost during bombardment (or scuttled intentionally) at the infamous Siege of Yorktown.