December 31, 2012 ---- Yorktown is a very interesting little town located next to the York River in Virginia. It was established in 1691 as a port town, and later in 1781 it became famous for the "Surrender of Lord Cornwallis" and the end of the Revolutionary War.
Nathan and I planned to do a self-auto tour through the battlefield in the morning and then go to Jamestown in the afternoon. We started at the Visitor Center and watched an introductory film before heading to the battlefield. There was also a ranger tour, but we decided to wander around by ourselves because we didn't have much time. The battlefield map was very easy to follow, and we had a great time there. The only thing we missed was walking through the historical town. We were out of time, and I hope to visit it again if I am in the area.
Visitor Center
A. British Inner Defense Line
B. Grand French Battery
C. Second Allied Siege Line
E. Moore House
F. Surrender Field
Yorktown Victory Monument
Yorktown
