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Yorktown Market Days – Go Green Market

Yorktown Market Days
Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown

🌱Kick off the 2026 Yorktown Market Days season with a day focused on sustainable living! Pick up a free reusable bag, explore interactive exhibits, and enjoy hands-on activities for kids that make going green fun and inspiring. Local vendors will also have unique artwork, fresh produce, baked goods, and more.
🎨 The market also features the second annual Yorktown Plein Air, with artists painting live and capturing Yorktown’s scenic beauty.
🅿️In case of inclement weather, the market will move indoors to the lower level of the Water Street Parking Terrace. The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Presented in partnership with York County’s Department of Public Works and the York County Beautification Committee.
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📅April 11, 2026
🕒8 AM - 12 PM
📍Riverwalk Landing

York history

York County History Day

Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street, Yorktown

York County History Day  Saturday, April 11, 2026 Various locations in Yorktown: Come for a celebration of York County History. This event highlights the American Revolution and Civil War. This event...

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Outdoor Fitness Court Orientation

Outdoor Fitness Court Orientation
Warhill Sports Complex 4900 Stadium Road, Williamsburg

Fitness Court® Orientations • Ages 14+ FREE!Warhill Sports Complex (near basketball courts)Saturdays, April 4-25, 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, April 7-28, Noon-1 p.m.           A Certified Personal Trainer will conduct open orientations...

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Monthly Litter Cleanup

Monthly Litter Cleanup
York River State Park 9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg

Join rangers at York River State Park to give a bit of your time and help maintain the beauty of York River. Locations for litter pickup vary month to month....

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WRL Revolutionary War and Invisible Ink Expo

Abram Frink Jr. Community Center 8901 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg

An immersive and educational experience. Delve into the captivating world of the Revolutionary War and the secret communication methods used during that time, Discover the fascinating stories of the war...

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Mental Matters Workshop

4H Campground 3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg

A one day workshop focused on men’s mental health. Group seminars led by New Town Counseling Center’s male clinicians will provide practical feedback and tools on a variety of topics...

$75.00
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Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time

Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water Street, Route 1020, Yorktown

Step behind the scenes of the hit series Outlander with the special exhibition Outlander: Costumes Woven in Time at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Featuring stunning costumes from Seasons 1-4 designed by Terry Dresbach, this immersive experience explores how clothing brings history, character, and storytelling to life—from the Scottish Highlands to Paris and early America.
See iconic looks worn by Claire Fraser, Jamie Fraser, and their family, and discover the craftsmanship behind every detail. Paid museum admission is required in addition to the special exhibition ticket. 🧵
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📅March 6 - May 18, 2026
🕞10 AM - 5 PM
📍American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

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Exercise and Evolutions

Exercise and Evolutions
Market Square CW 102 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

In the fall of 1775, Williamsburg turned its attention to war. Watch the 2nd Virginia Regiment train in the shadow of the Public Magazine, the building that helped spark Virginia’s revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and even the smells of the march toward independence as soldiers demonstrate the 1764 Manual of Arms and the flash of their muskets brings history to life.
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞10:30 AM - 11 AM
📍Military Encampment

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Under Arms: Join the 2nd Virginia Regiment

Under Arms: Join the 2nd Virginia Regiment
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Step into the spring of 1776—Williamsburg is at war, and Colonel William Woodford needs your help 🇺🇸
Answer the call and join the 2nd Virginia Regiment! Report to the Magazine to learn the state of the war, practice marching and drills, and prepare to defend American liberty under the inspection of Captain William Taliaferro.
This interactive experience is open to recruits ages 6–80. Are you ready to fall in?
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📅Daily (March - May)
🕞11 AM - 11:25 AM
📍Military Encampment

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Order in the Court

Order in the Court
Historic Site: Courthouse 101 Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

Courthouses were the center of community life, where business was conducted, justice was debated, and rights were upheld. Step inside the Courthouse to explore its role in 18th-century Virginia, then take part in a local court session by assuming the role of justice, attorney, litigant, petitioner, or defendant. Please note: adult subject matter. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Dec. 27, 2025 - May 16, 2026
🕝11 AM - 11:30 AM, 2 PM - 2:30 PM
📍Courthouse

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The Marquis: The Cat and Mouse Campaign of 1781

The Marquis: The Cat and Mouse Campaign of 1781
Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg 301 S Nassau Street, Williamsburg

Step into one of the most pivotal chapters of the American Revolution 🇫🇷🇺🇸 Discover the remarkable story of the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French aristocrat who volunteered his own fortune and future to help the fledgling United States win independence. From fighting alongside George Washington to leading the Light Infantry Division in the 1781 campaign against Benedict Arnold, General Phillips, and Lord Cornwallis, Lafayette played a key role in the events that led to victory at Yorktown and the beginning of the end of the Revolution. Join this engaging discussion of a campaign that changed history. Admission to Colonial Williamsburg is required.
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📅Saturday, March 14 - May 30 (excl. April 18 & 25)
🕞11 AM - 11:45 AM
📍Hennage Auditorium

Lady-Dunmore

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma
Governors Palace Stage 300 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

1774: Lady Dunmore’s Dilemma Governor's Palace Stage In chess as in life, one move can cost the game. Discover how the women of Williamsburg negotiated the growing political tensions during the...

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Tune Into the Past

Tune Into the Past
Play House Stage 214 Palace Green St, Williamsburg

🎶 Bring the whole family for a fun sing-along of 18th-century favorites! Discover how these historic tunes became some of today’s beloved songs. Colonial Williamsburg admission required.
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📅Friday - Tue (April - May), Daily (June), July 1 & 5-31, Aug 1 - 20
🕞12 PM - 12:20 PM (April - May), 11 AM - 11:20 AM (June - Aug)
📍Play House Stage

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The Weight of Liberty

The Weight of Liberty
Military Encampment 103 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

The Weight of Liberty Military Encampment The roar of cannon fire dominated the battlefields of the American Revolution. As early as 1775, artillerists trained on the exercise of "Great Guns"...

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Saving Our Heritage Seeds

Saving Our Heritage Seeds
Gardener St. Francis St. E and Bucktrout Lane, Williamsburg

Saving Our Heritage Seeds This program emphasizes the science involved in seed saving. The history will encompass how seeds were kept or purchased in the period. Store inventories, ship manifests,...

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1776: The Trial for Independence

1776: The Trial for Independence
Outside of Charlton Coffee House 429 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

A fair trial was considered one of the most cherished rights of the British world—but what happens when Independence itself is put on trial? ⚖️
Guests are invited to step into the courtroom as witnesses to this pivotal moment, where Virginia holds the power with a single vote to decide the fate of a nation.
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📅Daily (March - May) & July 2 - 5
🕞3:30 PM - 3:50 PM (March - May), 1 PM - 1:20 PM (July 2-3 & 5), 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM (July 4)
📍Outside of Charlton’s Coffeehouse

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Beat the Retreat

Beat the Retreat
Guardhouse 102 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

As evening falls, the soldiers of the 2nd Virginia Regiment close out their day with Regimental Retreat. Watch as officers inspect the men, rolls are called, and the day’s orders are read aloud—then listen closely for the parole before the regiment marches back to camp, just as it did in 1775.
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📅Jan. 9 - May 31, 2026
🕞4:30 PM - 5 PM (Jan. 9 - March 1) | 4 PM - 4:45 PM (March 2 - May 31)
📍Guardhouse

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Plan Your Garden & Starting Herbs • Ages 18+

James City County Recreation Center 5301 Longhill Road, Williamburg

Plan Your Garden & Starting Herbs • Ages 18+Saturday, April 11, 5-6:30 p.m.; $45James City County Recreation CenterGrow Your Own Flavor & WellnessLearn how to plan a productive, personalized garden—and kick...

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Waves of Love – Couples Resin Workshop

Paint on Pottery 1430 High St, Ste 504, Williamsburg

Waves of Love - Couples Resin WorkshopSaturday, Apr 11, 2026 6 - 8 PMCelebrate Love with a creative twist at our Ocean of Love Couples Resin Workshop on April 11th,...

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National Treasure Hunt’s Heist Night

Jamestown Settlement 2110 Jamestown Road, Route 31, Williamsburg

Crack clues, solve ciphers, and hack history as you race to find the missing piece in a nearly 20-year-old treasure hunt! Test your skills in history, science, logic, trivia and...

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Lighting of the Cressets

Lighting of the Cressets
East End of Duke of Gloucester 416 E Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg

Head to Colonial Williamsburg at night for another reason – on the historic Duke of Gloucester Street they will be Lighting of the Cressets. This brings their 18th-century streets to...

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