Archaeological evidence of continental barracks in Virginia is rare.” The words from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ...
Oct. 19 (UPI) --On this date in history: In 1781, Britain's Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered with more than 7,000 troops to Gen. George Washington at Yorktown, Va., effectively ending the American ...
YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) — Historic Yorktown and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are planning events for Saturday and Sunday to celebrate America’s decisive victory against the British during ...
On this day in 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of about 8,000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown. Cornwallis marched his army into the Virginia port town ...
YORKTOWN, Va. — Just in time for Independence Day and the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary, a newly acquired portrait of George Washington is now on permanent display at the American ...