Family Activities:

Yorktown Battlefield

Attraction

Yorktown Battlefield

Cook Road & Moore House Rd, Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, 23690, VA

The last significant battle of the American Revolution was fought at Yorktown. On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered. For battlefield enthusiasts, this site is a find. For school-age children studying the American Revolution, the battlefield can be interesting. Check the schedule for guided park ranger tours, typically a 30-minute walk detailing the British defenses. At the Visitors Center, watch the introductory film and pick up a booklet of activities needed to earn a Junior Ranger patch for kids ages 6 to 12. For those who would rather drive, the battlefield offers seven- or nine-mile tours.