# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 281 years ago, a "Poor Potter" in Yorktown was fueling a revolution. This June, for the first time in 6 years, the Poor Potter site is reopening its gates to the public for a 3-day event! As part of Yorktown’s massive SAIL Festival, we invite you to step into the "Master & Apprentice" world of the mystery man who defied the British Empire with nothing but clay and fire.

For the first time since 1745, pottery will be made on this site! 

✨ THE EXPERIENCE

★ Hands-on History: Craft your own commemorative clay medallion using replicas of actual 18th-century historical stamps.

★ Live Performances: Watch scholar-led, first-person demonstrations by Thomas Kilian as he brings the 1720s factory to life.

★ The Secret Factory: Explore the largest known colonial pottery enterprise in America—a site that remained a mystery until 1970!
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⚓ PART OF THE SAIL FESTIVAL

Make it a full weekend! "Mark of the Maker" is a signature event of the SailVirginia 2026 celebration, featuring:

An international fleet of Tall Ships and military vessels.

A massive "Parade of Sail" and fireworks.

The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra at the Victory Monument.
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📅 THE DETAILS

When: June 12–14, 2026

Where: The Poor Potter Site (A short walk from the Yorktown Visitor Center)

Who: Perfect for all ages—Children and Adults welcome!

Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to touch the past and take home a piece of American history.
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👤 WHO TO FOLLOW: 

👍 @kilianware 
👍 @VA250
👍 @America250 
👍 @VisitYorktown
👍 @colonialNPS
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SPECIAL GUESTS: 

🇺🇸 Virginia Congressional Representatives 
🇺🇸 USA Today 
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PLACES TO CLICK: 
https://america250.org  
https://www.va250.org 
https://www.visityorktown.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yorktown/making-america-the-poor-potter-returns/200029907942316
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Yorktown
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Colonial National Historical Park
- **lat**: 37.230823845416
- **long**: -76.502400040627
- **full address**: Colonial National Historical Park, 1000 Colonial Pkwy,Yorktown, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns!  being held?
  - **A:** Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns!  takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Colonial National Historical Park, 1000 Colonial Pkwy,Yorktown, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns! ?
  - **A:** Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns!  is organized by KilianWare Pottery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns!  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Yorktown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Making America: The "Poor Potter" Returns!  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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