Join the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown for an evening of old-fashioned Fourth-of-July Americana! We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country with traditional cookout fare of hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings!

Once your bellies are full, there will be music, puppet shows, crafts and competitions with prizes to continue the celebration. Join our gunners to end the event with a bang as we salute America’s birthday with an artillery firing before everyone strolls down the hill into historic Yorktown for fireworks. Visitors may leave their car in the museum parking lot until after the fireworks are over.

Tickets are $45 for adults, $25 for youth and free for ages 2 and under.

Museum members enjoy a 20% discount. 

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Let's eat!

• Thick 'n Juicy 6 oz Steak Burgers  (GF)
• Large all-beef Hotdogs (GF)
• Soft burger and hotdog Buns (GF & VG options)
• "Cookout Classic" Beyond Burgers (V, VG, GF)
• Black Bean Burger with red peppers and caramelized onion (V, VG, GF)
• Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise, relish, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato and a selection of cheeses, including dairy free.
• Baked Beans sweetened with a touch of brown sugar, spices and onion (V, VG, GF)
• Mediterranean Pasta Salad with ripe cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, black olives, red onion, feta cheese, zesty Italian vinaigrette (VG - contains gluten)
• Vegan Potato Salad with red skin-on potatoes mixed with vegetables, seasoning and vegan mayonnaise (V, VG, GF, DF)
• Cookies and Brownies an assortment of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, red velvet cookies, peanut butter cookies, and chocolate fudge brownies (GF, V, VG options)
• Non-Alcoholic Beverage Station: Unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, water, ice and fresh lemons
• Beer and Ciders are available at the cash bar

^{(DF-Dairy free; GF-Gluten free; V-Vegetarian; VG-Vegan)}

Patriotic entertainment

Come see a family friendly puppet show provided by Shades of Our Past about the throwing of the pernicious tea into Boston Harbor. Boo and hiss as the dreaded Lord North and Parliament tax the colonies and cheer as the tea goes in the harbor.

Shades of Our Past LLC provides historical education and entertainment from America’s founding to World War II. Lee Ann and Bill Rose have over 30 years of character interpretation experience in the museum field.

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About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days) and located on Route 1020 near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown.

A commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tells the story of the nation’s founding. Comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor living-history areas capture the transformational nature and epic scale of the Revolution and its relevance today.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. Parking at the museum is free for museum visitors. A free shuttle service is available Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.