Yorktown Collection

Main Street - Yorktown, Virginia, USA Date: circa 1901

USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

(1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755-1804). Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781. Steel engraving, 1858, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

Map of Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding country. Drawing, 1781, by Louis Alexandre Berthier
WILLIAMSBURG: MAP, 1781. Map of Williamsburg, Virginia, and the surrounding country. Drawing, 1781, by Louis Alexandre Berthier, an aide to General Rochambeau

Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). Artist: Auguste Couder
Siege of Yorktown, 1781 (c1836). French General Jean de Rochambeau (1725-1807) and American General George Washington (1732-1799) giving the last orders for the attack, October 1781

American siege of Yorktown, Revolutionary War
Washington directing the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. Liutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman of General Washingtons staff announcing the surrender of Cornwallis from the steps of the State House in Philadelphia, 23 October 1781

A Grumman TBF Avenger takes off from USS Yorktown

American War of Independence. Battle of Yorktown (October 19, 1781). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

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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

Yorktown harbor, VA. Date c1903

13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal)
3429546 13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal) by French School, (18th century); diam: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cornwallis Cave, Yorktown, Virginia, USA. This cavern, created by stone quarrying for building material, was once believed to be the grotto into which British General Cornwallis retreated to avoid

Guerre d independance americaine: la bataille de Yorktown (ou York Town
5974589 Guerre d independance americaine: la bataille de Yorktown (ou York Town) le 19/10/1781, detail, 1784 by Blarenberghe, Louis Nicolas van (1716-94); 59x94 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b / w photo)
869214 Confederate 32-pounder gun captured outside Yorktown, Virginia, c. July 1862 (b/w photo) by Barnard, George N. (1819-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Surrender at York Town
LLM454151 The Surrender at York Town by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender at York Town)

Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown)
696004 Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown), small broadside printed by M. Willis, Boston, 26th October 1781 (litho) by American School

Washington at the siege of Yorktown (engraving)
654848 Washington at the siege of Yorktown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washington at the siege of Yorktown)

Capture of a Redoubt at Yorktown (litho)
3643795 Capture of a Redoubt at Yorktown (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of a Redoubt at Yorktown)

America - Battle Of Yorktown
George Washington and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau Before The Trenches in Yorktown During The American War of Independence 1781

America - Surrender At Yorktown
Surrender of Yorktown By British General Charles Cornwallis During The American War of Independence. Date: 1781

America - House At Yorktown Where Cornwallis Surrendered
Moore House House At Yorktown Where General Charles Cornwallis Surrendered During The American War of Independence Date: 1781

Plan of the investment of York and Gloucester (Va. ) [Yorktown], c. February 1782 (litho)
696020 Plan of the investment of York and Gloucester (Va.) [Yorktown], c.February 1782 (litho) by Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803); 65x46 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Old Custom House, Yorktown (engraving)
724863 Old Custom House, Yorktown (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Custom House, Yorktown. Illustration for American Landmarks (Balch, 1893)

The British surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington
497584 The British surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington...at York Town [Yorktown], 1819 (engraving) by Renault, John Francis (b.1897) (after); 64.5x87.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The three princes, camp at Yorktown, April 5th-May 4th 1862 (pencil on paper)
6317743 The three princes, camp at Yorktown, April 5th-May 4th 1862 (pencil on paper) by Waud, Alfred Rudolph (1828-91); Library of Congress, Washington D.C

The surrender at Yorktown (litho)
3622379 The surrender at Yorktown (litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The surrender of the British Army commanded by General Cornwallis at Yorktown)

The Moore House, Yorktown (photogravure)
724936 The Moore House, Yorktown (photogravure) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moore House, Yorktown)

National Monument, Yorktown (engraving)
724860 National Monument, Yorktown (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: National Monument, Yorktown. Illustration for American Landmarks (Balch, 1893)

Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho)
497549 Surrender of Cornwallis, 1845 (colour litho) by Baillie, James S. (fl.1838-55); 33x43 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

General George Washington and the first firing of the canon at the Siege of Yorktown in
XEE2630252 General George Washington and the first firing of the canon at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, 1881 (engraving) by American School

The Civil War in America, View of Yorktown, Virginia, from the Old Nelson House (engraving)
1619813 The Civil War in America, View of Yorktown, Virginia, from the Old Nelson House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in America)

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, Yorktown AD 1781
1192461 Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, Yorktown AD 1781 by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Washington at the siege of Yorktown, illustration from Cassells History of the United
3785693 Washington at the siege of Yorktown, illustration from Cassells History of the United States published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin

The Surrender of Cornwallis, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose
PML143613 The Surrender of Cornwallis, from The History of France, by Emile de Bonnechose, published by Ward, Lock and Co, London (engraving) by English School

Rainy Day in Camp, 1871. Creator: Winslow Homer
Rainy Day in Camp, 1871

General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
General Lincoln Receiving Cornwalliss Sword from General O Hara, (1877). General Charles O Hara surrenders the sword of Lieutenant-General Charles Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln

In Front of Yorktown (oil on canvas)
3247944 In Front of Yorktown (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 33.6x49.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Men from McClellans Army of the Potomac)

George Washington at the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, 1781 (c1880). The Defeat of the British at Yorktown proved decisive in the American Revolutionary War

The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James Stephenson
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F

Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, American War of Independence, 1781. British commanders Charles, Marquis of Cornwallis (1738-1805), O Hara and Chewton surrendering their swords to George Washington

Surrender of Cornwallis, Yorktown, Virginia, 1781. British commander General Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) surrendering to the colonists after the Battle of Yorktown, October 1781

Brass swivel gun, often used as naval artillery, 1700s
Brass swivel gun from the French and Indian War, in artillery demonstration at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Camp cookpots at a Continental Army reenactment, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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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

Battery No 4 Yorktown Mounting 10 13-inch Mortars
Battery, No. 4 - Near Yorktown, Mounting 10 13-inch Mortars, each weighing 20, 000 pounds. East - South End; Barnard & Gibson; 1862; Albumen silver print

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"Yorktown: A Historic Battlefield and a Symbol of American Victory" Step back in time to the year 1781, when history was made on the shores of Yorktown. This small town in Virginia witnessed one of the most significant events in American history - the Siege during the Revolutionary War. The USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, now proudly displayed at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, serves as a reminder of this pivotal moment. As you explore its decks, imagine Hamilton himself standing here during that fateful year. Intriguing steel engravings from 1858 depict scenes painted by Alonzo Chappel, capturing the intensity and heroism that unfolded on these very grounds. The map drawn by Louis Alexandre Berthier provides a glimpse into Williamsburg's surroundings during this historic period. Witnessing an Avenger taking off from USS Yorktown brings to life the courage and determination exhibited by those who fought for independence, and is a testament to their unwavering spirit. Auguste Couder's artwork transports us back to witness firsthand the American siege of Yorktown. The battle that ensued forever changed our nation's destiny and shaped its future. Lieutenant Colonel Tench Tilghman's announcement of Cornwallis' surrender echoes through time as we stand upon these hallowed steps where it all began. Currier & Ives' lithograph captures this historic moment with vivid detail, reminding us how victory was achieved against all odds. The Battle marked a turning point in the American War of Independence - it was here that freedom triumphed over tyranny. EVRV2D-00088 immortalizes this event for generations to come. As you gaze upon Yorktown harbor today, envisioning what once transpired within its waters, remember that this place holds not only historical significance but also represents resilience and unity - values deeply ingrained in America's DNA. Visit Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum and step into the footsteps of those who fought for liberty.