๐ Yorktown is having a holly, Trolley Christmas this year! ๐ Last night, the Yorktown Trolley made its first appearance in the Williamsburg Christmas Parade! ๐ Members of the York County Economic & Tourism Development and York County, Virginia teams got to show her off to more than 21,000 people along the parade route. Sheโs all spruced up for the holidays, so be sure to visit her for a festive ride from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at An Enchanted Evening on Main Street. There will be onboard entertainment, holiday cheer, and wonderful photo opportunities to share with family and friends! ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐
#trolley #yorktowntrolley #christmas #christmasparade #colonialwilliamsburg #williamsburg #yorktownva #visityorktown Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce | Visit Williamsburg
โ๏ธ ๐ช๐๐๐๐! ๐ช๐๐๐๐! ๐ช๐๐๐๐! Todayโs Yorktown history lesson is about one of our favorite local attractions -- the ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ง๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐! Itโs the best way to see the village, and its history is just as fun and fascinating! โ๏ธ
๐ Trolleys first appeared in the United States in the late 1880s. They had been in London and other European cities long before that, but it wasnโt until the suburbs of major metropolitan areas began developing that they became popular in America. Residents in the suburbs of New York City and Washington, D.C., used the convenient mode of transportation to travel to and from work.
๐ In later years, trolleys found their way to the big screen and Broadway appearing in popular movies and shows such as the Christmas classic ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต ๐๐ฆ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ต. ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ช๐ด and the tragic play ๐ ๐๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต๐ค๐ข๐ณ ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ด๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ.
๐ The first Yorktown Trolley was introduced in 1999. During its first year, 13,000 riders traveled aboard. Today, more than 95,000 passengers utilize the Trolleys each year to travel to the various historical sites. ๐ฎ
๐ The Yorktown Trolleys are specially-made in Wisconsin, ADA-accessible, and feature a number of enhancements such as onboard infotainment and custom interiors.
๐ This holiday season, youโll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy this local favorite. On Sunday, December 8, the Yorktown Trolley will be making its ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ appearance in the Williamsburg Christmas Parade! โ๏ธ Trolley #5 will also be decked out in holiday dรฉcor for the โ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ and ๐ธ๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ, so donโt miss your chance to ride aboard this beloved piece of
Knock, knock!
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Yule.
๐๐ข๐๐ ๐คโ๐?
Yule be sorry if you miss ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, at York Hall! ๐
The event is free and open to the public. Bring the kiddos and watch their faces light up as the meet the holly, jolly elf himself! Then stop by the Gallery at York Hall to finish (or start!) your holiday shopping. ๐ ๐ ๐
#visityorktown #santa #holidayshopping #cookieswithsanta #holidayfun #children #holidaytraditions
Weโre making merry all month long โค๏ธ๐ Be sure to join us for these final bucket-list items of 2024!๐
Hop aboard a replica Stanley Steamer Wagon to explore Historic Yorktown! Hereโs a behind-the-scenes look at what youโll experience. Buy tour tickets at YorktownandCompany.com or in person at Little York Confectionery. @mobjackbaycoffee
๐ Searching for the perfect gift? Youโre sure to find it at the โ๏ธโ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฅ!โ๏ธ This two-day event is one of the most anticipated, every holiday season.
๐ Close to 100 vendors line the street selling everything from nautical paintings and handmade soaps to Christmas wreaths and jewelry! ๐
Santa Claus, the Town Crier, and the The Fifes and Drums of York Town will be on hand to add to the festivities! Join us from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, to kick off the holiday season!๐
#visityorktown #yorktownva #holidaymarket #familyfun #familyfriendly #outdoormarket #gifts #christmas #santa
You can find all of these unique gift ideas right here in Historic Yorktown! Stroll through Riverwalk Landing and Main Street to see what you discover while shopping local. Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters Patriot Tours & Provisions - Yorktown Segway PT Tours Viccellio Goldsmith Yorktown Bookshop Gangsta Dog - Great stuff for really good dogs
โจ The York River is going to sparkle on Saturday, December 7! โจ Watch as a fleet of decorated boats compete for Best in Show in the ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐. ๐ซ
โต Pre-parade festivities start at 6 p.m. and include caroling around illuminated braziers, a musical performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and complimentary hot cider. At 7 p.m., the boats will make their way down the river in a dazzling show of lights. This annual event has been a community tradition for more than two decades and brings neighbors together to celebrate the season. ๐
โ If you have a boat and would like to join the parade, be sure to click here as ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐! โถ๏ธ https://bit.ly/3CrfdWG
#lightedboatparade #boating #holidaytraditions #christmas #holidayfun #familyfriendly #visityorktown #yorktownva York County,
๐ป๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐! ๐ป๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐! ๐บ๐ธ
It was quite a par-tea at Riverwalk Landing today as local school children held mock tea parties of their own aboard the Colonial Seaport Foundationโs โ๐๐๐ถ. After visiting a series of living history stations throughout Yorktown, the students had to decide if they would remain loyal to the crown or rebel with the colonists. These brave patriots voted for the latter. Huzzah!
#va250 #250publiceducationday #teaparty #yorktownteaparty #visityorktown #yorktownva Watermen's Museum | Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration - VA250 | York County School Division
โ๏ธ The Swan Tavern is one of the most iconic structures on Historic Main Street. In todayโs Yorktown history lesson, letโs take a look at what life in an 18th-century tavern was like!โ๏ธ
๐บ The taproom was on the first floor and offered whiskey, brandy, rum, ale, and ciders. During the winter months, the bar staff usually offered toddies, hot rum drinks, and spiced wine. Guests often dined together at a communal table on venison, oysters, bear, fish, and crabs. Fresh vegetables from the tavern garden were also served.
๐ป Breakfast was typically at 7:30 a.m. with lunch served around 2 p.m. or earlier. At 6 p.m., guests enjoyed dinner and then retired for drinks, conversation, or rest.
Before guests could stay overnight in one of the sleeping rooms, they first had to enjoy a drink or twoโฆor threeโฆwith the barkeeper to make sure they were trustworthy. It was not uncommon for a traveler to have to share a room with four to eight complete strangers.
๐บYou can visit the inside of the Swan Tavern on several special event weekends throughout the year. It will be open next from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8.
๐ป We say, โThree cheers to that!โ ๐ป
#swantavern #visityorktown #yorktownva #tavern
๐๐๐ข๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐, ๐ถ. ๐น. (1938). ๐โ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐. ๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ค๐ (๐๐. 99-100). ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฆ, ๐โ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ .
๐บ๐ธ Today was a special one in Yorktown as we celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the Yorktown Tea Party. Here are a few of the wonderful highlights from this important commemoration.
๐บ๐ธ Thank you to everyone who attended and played a part in this historic reenactment. Huzzah! ๐
#yorktownteaparty #va250 #america250 #lorddunmore #americanhistory #thomasnelson #visityorktown Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration - VA250 | Colonial Seaport Foundation | Watermen's Museum | York County, Virginia
