250th Anniversary of Lord Dunmore's Virginia Campaign

Lord Dunmore – He’s the man the colonists loved to hate. Join us for a look back at the controversial British leader during the 250th Anniversary of his Virginia Campaign.

After dissolving the House of Burgesses in Williamsburg and in the midst of rising unrest, Dunmore escaped to a British ship in the York River on June 8, 1775. From there, he organized numerous raids and attacks along the waterfront. We’ll take a look back at this pivotal moment in American history during a week filled with reenactments, musical performances, and family-friendly activities. This event is part of the Virginia 250 Celebration and is open to the public.

On Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, we’ll offer a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces, celebrating the contributions of our American heroes — both past and present — as part of Military Appreciation Weekend.

The free, accessible Yorktown Trolley will be running during this event.

On the Docket:
10 a.m.
💣 Militia Camps on Main Street
💣 British Naval Camps on Waterfront
💣 Lord Dunmore Aboard the Luna - RWLP
💣 Marine Corps and WWII Exhibit - WM
💣 Smuggling/Boycott/Dunmore Exhibit - WM
💣 Music - WM

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
💣 Free Deck Tours on the Luna

10:30 a.m.
💣 Music - YH & RWL

11 a.m.
💣 Lord Dunmore Address to the Public, Meet & Greet - RWL & RWLP
💣 Music – Watermen’s Museum

11:30 a.m.
💣 Music - YH & RWL

11:45 a.m.
💣 British Landing Party - RWLP

12 p.m.
💣 Veterans Appreciation Ceremony - WM (Saturday only)
💣 British Midshipmen Interrogation by Militia Commander - YH
💣 Militia Drill - YH

12:30 p.m.
💣 Puppet Show - RWL

1 p.m.
💣 Lord Dunmore Address to the Public, Meet & Greet - RWL & RWLP
💣 Music – WM
💣 250 Anniversary Presentation featuring Lord Dunmore (Sun only) - RWL

1:30 p.m.
💣 Music - YH & RWL

1:45 p.m.
💣 Landing Party Arrested - RWLP

2 p.m.
💣 Music - Peninsula Concert Band Patriotic Concert - WM (Sat Only)
💣 Music - Shanty Grass - WM (Sun Only)
💣 British Midshipmen Interrogation by Militia Commander - YH
💣 Militia Drill - YH

2:30 p.m.
💣 Puppet Show - RWL

3 p.m.
💣 Lord Dunmore Address to the Public, Meet & Greet - RWL & RWLP
💣 Music - WM

RWL – Riverwalk Landing
RWLP - Riverwalk Landing Piers
WM – Watermen’s Museum
YH - York Hall

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