Yorktown Cottages

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

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🚨 We recognize that cannon and artillery firings can be upsetting to some. We want to alert the public that there will be a number of these from June 12 to 14 at the 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 in Historic Yorktown. They will occur at the waterfront, on Historic Main Street, and at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center.

York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office | York County, Virginia

06/10/2026

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⛵Sail Yorktown Festival • June 12–14⚓

Embark on an unforgettable adventure as tall ships and military vessels sail into the York River for free deck tours, living history, family fun, music and more—all to commemorate America’s 250th!

Colonial National Historical Park is proud to partner with York County to bring you an experience you won’t want to miss.

📅 June 12–14 • Throughout Historic Yorktown and on the Yorktown Battlefield

Highlights Include:

- Revolution on Main: Enjoy ranger led, hands on activities for all ages.

- Living History Encampments: Meet living historians and explore Revolutionary War soldier life.

- Cannon & Musket Demonstrations: Feel the boom with musket demos near Nelson House and cannon demos near the Visitor Center.

- Historic Houses & Special Exhibits: Visit Nelson House, Swan Tavern, Moore House, and Poor Potter; enjoy demonstrations in pottery, tea making and more.

- VA250 Mobile Museum: Discover Virginia’s role in the nation’s 250th through this traveling exhibit parked at the Visitor Center.

⛵ Bring the whole crew—let history set sail!

More information: https://visityorktown.org/821/Sail-Yorktown-Festival

Visit Yorktown

06/07/2026

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06/04/2026

Public parking is prohibited at Yorktown Cottages. Parking limited to Yorktown Cottages’ guests only. See images for details on road closures and public parking.

06/04/2026

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In Yorktown, events are June 12-15. Check out this site for scheduled events after the 15th.

Sail250® Virginia June 19 - 23, 2026 In June 2026, Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region will welcome an international fleet of tall ships, military vessels, and character ships to commemorate the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. This milestone maritime festival - Sail250® Virg...

06/01/2026

05/01/2026

is preparing the gardens for the arrival of weekend guests, and the courtyard is filled with the sweet scent of China Roses.

04/18/2026

A garden from your bedroom…

03/10/2026

Spring is so near, as we continue to prepare for a busy Spring/Summer season in the Historic Triangle, Yorktown, Virginia.