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Celebrate America's 250th!

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown artillery firing_Image courtesy of Visit Williamsburg

America’s 250th Anniversary 

In time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, seize the revolutionary spirit at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and set sail on a voyage of discovery at Jamestown Settlement. From the legacies of Jamestown in 1607 to the momentous victory at Yorktown in 1781, the museums offer year-round experiences with endless discovery and exploration of our nation’s beginnings.

Embrace the full story of the Revolution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and immerse yourself in the pivotal moments and personal stories of ordinary people caught up in America’s fight for independence.

Exhibits, artifacts (yes, even a rare July 1776 broadside of the Declaration), films and touchable objects and interactives captivate visitors in the nearly seven-year war that led to the Constitution and beyond. Living-history interpreters and educators present interactive demonstrations that bring to life the diverse and complex stories that shaped a nation and their relevance today.

VA250 logoAmerican Revolution Museum at Yorktown, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, is a commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. Learn how you can join in the statewide festivities.

 

About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

American Revolution Museum at YorktownThe 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 to Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.