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"The Battle of Yorktown: A Turning Point in the American Revolution" In 1781, the Siege of Yorktown marked a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War

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EVRV2A-00233
British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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EVRV2D-00101
British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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EVRV2D-00191
Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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EVRV2D-00172
Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

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EVRV2D-00103
French troops take the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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EVRV2D-00105
Continental army muster reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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EVRV2D-00091
American, French, and British armies on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of

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EVRV2D-00190
Continental Army reenactors firing a cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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EVRV2D-00178
Close-up of a Revolutionary War cannon at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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EVRV2D-00095
British army takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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EVRV2D-00100
British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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EVRV2D-00098
British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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EVRV2D-00117
Lexington Minutemen reenactors march at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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EVRV2D-00177
Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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EVRV2D-00194
Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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EVRV2D-00122
British army on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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EVRV2D-00099
British fife and drum corps takes the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender

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EVRV2D-00157
British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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EVRV2D-00159
British sortie against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War mortar at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British drummer boys in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown Battlefield

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Detail of the Victory monument at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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American army reenactors with the Rattlesnake Flag at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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Loyalist colonials marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Revolutionary War French cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British fife and drum corps marching in a reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British fifers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service living history event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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EVRV2A-00199
Americans capturing a British redoubt during the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British drummers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British sortie reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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American musket-fire halting a British sortie, a reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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British troops marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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French soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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American soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Knapsack of a French soldier reenactor at the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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French army drummers at a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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American soldier at a reenactment on the Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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British army on the field in a reenactment of the surrender at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event on the actual field of surrender at Yorktown

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British sortie against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Continental Army soldiers reenact a march at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Continental Army soldiers reenact a march at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender



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"The Battle of Yorktown: A Turning Point in the American Revolution" In 1781, the Siege of Yorktown marked a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Captured beautifully by artist Auguste Couder, this historical event forever changed the course of history. The American siege of Yorktown was a strategic move that ultimately led to victory for the patriots. The 13-inch mortar shell used during this time serves as a reminder of the intense fighting and determination displayed by both sides throughout the American War of Independence. A lithographic map depicting Yorktown, Virginia in October 1781 showcases the significance of its location during this battle. It was here that General Washington, depicted in stunning detail by Thomas Holloway and James Peale, commanded his troops with unwavering leadership. The surrender of the British Army at Yorktown on October 19th, 1781 is an iconic image captured by various artists such as John Trumbull and Jean-Baptiste Le Paon. This historic moment symbolizes not only military triumph but also represents a turning point towards independence for America. George Washington's presence at the siege is immortalized through artwork like George Washington at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia created by unknown artists around 1880. His bravery and strategic genius were instrumental in securing victory for his troops. To commemorate General Cornwallis' surrender, illuminations were proclaimed throughout America. These celebrations highlighted not only their triumph over British forces but also served as a testament to their resilience and determination. The Battle of Yorktown remains etched in history as one that shaped nations and defined freedom. Its significance cannot be overstated; it stands as a testament to unity, courage, and sacrifice exhibited during those tumultuous years leading up to America's independence from Britain.