Historic Yorktown Battlefield
A perfect attraction for Williamsburg senior class trips and student tours.
Yorktown was the scene for the battle that effectively ended the American Revolution and won our independence from the British. You’ll experience the events of the Revolution in fascinating detail on this historic battlefield. Imagine seeing the actual field tents used by General George Washington during the battle. Or standing in the house in which the surrender agreement was signed. You will also tour the battlefield itself with its fortifications and cannons as a guide describes the history of your surroundings. The visitor’s center offers a film as an orientation for this amazing tour. And there are still more amazing sites in Yorktown itself . This tour is sure to raise your appreciation for the American Revolution, its heroes, its history, and the fight for our independence.
