Yorktown Victory Parade: Yorktown, VA

Duration: 6 Days | Meals Included: 5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 5 Dinner

 

Trip Highlights:

 

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Step back into the 18th century at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, where history comes alive through the stories of famous figures and everyday people who dined and stayed here. Explore the rich history, architecture, decorative arts, social customs, cuisine, and attire of the era. Experience the same hospitality that once welcomed George Washington, who attended the annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor, along with other distinguished patrons like John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Marquis de Lafayette.

 

Tall Ship Providence Tour & Cruise

Set sail on Tall Ship Providence and capture the spirit of early American seafaring. When you tour Providence, you step back in time into the shoes of a sailor fighting the American Revolution. A sailor straight out of the 18th Century will assign you your role among the crew, show you the ropes, and give a short briefing on your duties and the mission assigned to Providence by the higher ups of the Continental Navy. When you're ready, you will board Providence and present yourself to her esteemed captain - the legendary John Paul Jones, Father of the American Navy. From there, you will visit the quarterdeck, the main deck, the captain's cabin, and the hold to see where you'll be spending the next several months during your time at sea. You may even learn to load a cannon! One glass of wine or beer is included.

 

Gadsby's Tavern

Originally built in 1792 as the City Hotel, Gadsby's Tavern has been meticulously preserved and restored to reflect its late 18th-century charm. Today, the restaurant offers an authentic colonial dining experience, complete with period-appropriate food, serving pieces, furnishings, costumes, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy the same historic atmosphere that once hosted patriots, high society, and even President George Washington. During dinner, meet Martha Washington!

 

Mount Vernon Mansion & Grounds

Mount Vernon, the home and final resting place of George Washington, offers a glimpse into the life of the “Father of our Country” and the world of colonial America. Set along the banks of the Potomac River, this Southern plantation is America’s most visited historic house, with many original furnishings chosen by Washington himself. Your visit includes the Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, enriching your experience of this iconic estate.

 

George Mason's Gunston Hall

Step into history at George Mason’s Gunston Hall, the "Home of American Rights." Enjoy a guided tour of the mansion, listen to diverse stories, and explore the estate’s historic grounds and natural beauty.

 

Colonial Williamsburg

Step back in time with a guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg, featuring the Capitol and the Governor’s Palace. At the Capitol, Virginia patriots once debated principles of liberty, self-government, and leadership that helped spark a revolution. The Governor’s Palace, first home to royal governors such as Lord Dunmore and later to Virginia’s earliest commonwealth governors, reflects both colonial grandeur and the changing tides of history. Beyond these landmarks, explore the 173-acre Historic Area with its restored homes, reconstructed public buildings, working craft shops, taverns, museums, and lively reenactments that bring the 18th century to life.

 

Yorktown Victory Parade

Yorktown, Virginia comes alive with patriotism for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution! Experience the Victory Parade, honoring the decisive American and French victory that secured our nation’s independence, with marching bands, military units, and historical reenactors filling the streets. Explore interactive exhibits, meet living-history interpreters, and witness a stirring reenactment of the British surrender. Be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration honoring the spirit of liberty and the enduring legacy of America's founding!

 

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Recapture the drama of the American Revolution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Powerful new galleries tell the story of everyday people who lived during the war. Costumed interpreters demonstrate 18th century military and domestic life on a re-created 1780's farm site and in a re-created Continental Army encampment.

 

American Revolution Museum Amphitheater for a Cannon Firing, Fife & Drum Performance, and Musket Demonstrations

Experience the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary War at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. At the outdoor amphitheater, historical interpreters in authentic 18th-century attire demonstrate the power and precision of period weaponry. Feel the ground shake as a replica 18th-century cannon is fired, showcasing the artillery techniques used during the Siege of Yorktown. Observe the meticulous process of loading and firing, gaining insight into the challenges faced by artillery crews of the era. Enjoy the stirring sounds of the Fifes and Drums of York Town, who perform traditional military music that once directed troop movements and boosted morale. Witness the firing of flintlock muskets, as interpreters demonstrate the loading and firing procedures.

 

George Washington Rock n' Roll Gala

Meet George Washington for a Rock n' Roll Gala at the Paradise Ocean Club. Enjoy a Welcome Meet & Greet with First Person Entertainers, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and others, and get up close for pictures with the performers who will entertain you throughout the evening. Enjoy Cocktail Hour and savor drinks and hors d’oeuvres with stunning water views. And, of course, there will be dinner and dancing! Savor a delicious dinner followed by a Rock n' Roll Ball featuring classic rock tunes that the General and his troops would have loved. Feel free to dress for the period, bringing your powdered wig, and dance the night away.

 

Yorktown Battlefield

Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Here at Yorktown, in the fall of 1781, General George Washington, with allied American and French forces, besieged General Charles Lord Cornwallis's British army. On October 19, Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the war and ensuring independence. You will also make a stop to visit the Yorktown Victory Monument.

 

Fort Monroe

Step into the rich history of Fort Monroe at the Casemate Museum and Visitor & Education Center. Explore exhibits tracing the site’s military legacy from the 1609 construction of Fort Algernourne to its role as the headquarters of the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. Discover the cell where Jefferson Davis was imprisoned after the Civil War and learn about the pivotal 1861 “Contraband of War” decision that offered sanctuary to escaping enslaved people—earning Fort Monroe the powerful nickname, “Freedom’s Fortress.” Located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Fort Monroe offers panoramic waterfront views, nature trails, historic homes and buildings, restaurants, and beaches.

 

1920 Hampton Carousel

Enjoy a ride aboard Hampton's restored 1920’s merry-go-round. It is one of only 70 classic wooden carousels remaining in operation in the United States. The Hampton Carousel is a whirling tribute to the skills of its creators - painstakingly carved from fine-grained hardwood and painted by German, Italian and Russian immigrant artisans of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.

 

Historic Christ Church & Museum

Experience a docent-led tour at Historic Christ Church & Museum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia - a historic Episcopal church completed in 1773. This Georgian-style landmark is renowned as the place where both George Washington and Robert E. Lee worshipped, with their original pews still preserved today.

 

Meal Information:

 

Dinner on day one is included at Gadsby's Tavern. Choices are:

TBD

 

Dinner on day two is included at a local restaurant. Choices are:

TBD

 

Dinner on day three is included at a local restaurant. Choices are:

TBD

 

Lunch on day four is included at the Yorktown Victory Parade. Choices are:

TBD

 

Dinner on day four is included at George Washington's Rock n' Roll Gala. Choices are:

TBD

 

Lunch on day five is included at Fort Monroe. Choices are:

TBD

 

Dinner on day five is included at a Colonial Tavern. Choices are:

TBD

 

Menus are subject to change.

 

Need to Know

• Every Eyre trip includes deluxe round-trip motorcoach transportation from one or more of our departure locations.

• An Eyre Tour Director will accompany you on this trip.

• Baggage handling at hotels is included.

 

Accessibility

• Eyre has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

Day 1: Local Hotel TBA (Alexandria, VA)

Hotels will be announced at a later date

 

Days 2,3,4, & 5: Local Hotel TBA (Williamsburg, VA)

Hotels will be announced at a later date