9/1/2006

Last of the 225th Anniversaries: Yorktown

For reenactors and the public, a special group of years ends October 22 with "The 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown", bringing to close a series of American Revolutionary War celebrations. The King's Own encourages to take part in this last celebration.

In October of 1781, the world was literally turned upside down, as the Continental Army under the leadership of General George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Lafayette, with the aid of the French Fleet commanded by Admiral Comte de Grasse, defeated Lord Cornwallis and the British army to secure Americas independence from England. This event celebrates that moment, and it is estimated there will be some 2,000 re-enactors from American, French, and British forces participating.

Re-enactments, parades, ceremonies, cultural events and visitor participatory activities are planned in historic Yorktown, at the Yorktown National Battlefield and at the Yorktown Victory Center to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the decisive battle of the American Revolution and the formal British surrender at Yorktown on October 19, 1781. The King's Own will be present.

The event occurs October 19 - 22, 2006 in locations near Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown Virginia.

Read more information about this event at Yorktown Battlefield and Yorktown Victory Center. We hope that you will visit the King's Own in the British camp.