🇫🇷 On March 14, 1781, the Marquis de Lafayette arrived in Yorktown to start a campaign against the British that would culminate in their defeat and win a nation her independence. 🎇 🇺🇸 On July 4, 2024, you can run in the footsteps of the Revolutionary War hero as we celebrate his enduring legacy and the ideals for which he fought! Join us at the 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟖𝐊/𝟓𝐊 𝐑𝐮𝐧/𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 for a morning of celebration and fun as the York County Historical Museum

Yorktown Day and the return of Lafayette are just over two weeks away! 🎉 It's time to stock up on all of your patriotic must haves. Stop by the 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 or Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters to purchase some of these delightful goodies! ☕ 🇺🇸 🍭 #candy #coffee #france #america #yorktownday #yorktownday2024 #yorktownva #visityorktown | Visit Yorktown

Tonight, we bring you an important message from the Marquis de Lafayette. 💙🇫🇷❤️ (Special thanks to Colonial Williamsburg for giving the General a break from his patriotic duties to share this wonderful news with the Historic Triangle!) | Visit Yorktown