Download or read book Official Program written by Virginia Independence Bicentennial Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Victory Celebration at Yorktown Virginia written by Virginia Independence Bicentennial Corporation and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book America s Victory Celebration at Yorktown Virginia written by Yorktown Victory Center (Yorktown, Va.) and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book About Your Trip to America s Victory Celebration at Yorktown Virginia written by Yorktown Victory Center (Yorktown, Va.) and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of Yorktown and Its Victory Celebrations written by Kathleen Manley and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 19, 1781, General Cornwallis surrendered his British Army to the combined American and French forces at Yorktown, Virginia. Beyond the ending of hostilities this act came to represent the close of British colonial rule and the dawn of America s ascent as an independent country and eventual world power. Although the events of this revolutionary time are now the foundation of an evolving American history, it is still important to remember the sacrifice and victory of these early patriots. Revival to Patriotism: A History of Yorktown and its Victory Celebrations chronicles the history of Yorktown, Virginia, and the victory celebrations that have been undertaken through the generations to remember this historic time in America s infancy. Written in engaging prose, Revival to Patriotism, by local Yorktown author Kathleen Manley presents for the first time the history of this remarkable city from the first celebration in 1824 with the return of General Lafayette through to the 200th anniversary in 1981, commemorating America s Revolutionary victory."
Download or read book Yorktown Victory Monument The written by Maria G. Hepner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In October 1781, American independence was achieved on the battlefields of Yorktown, Virginia--a glorious event that the Continental Congress determined was worthy of a monument. Moving at the speed of government, it took one hundred years to act on this resolution. In that time, Yorktown had to come to terms with its role as a site of preservation rather than a center of industry or commerce. The story of the development and preservation of The Monument to Alliance and Victory at Yorktown is a tangle of government, military, artists, historians and forces of nature. Local author Maria Hepner explores the story of this monument and the town that surrounds it.
Download or read book Yorktown Virginia written by Wilford Kale and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-22 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yorktown's history is often overshadowed by its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The site of the British surrender has held several victory commemorations over the past two hundred years. Yorktown also was a thriving colonial port and the site of one of the biggest Union blunders in the Civil War. During Reconstruction, former slaves created a vibrant community called Slabtown on the edge of the hamlet. In the 1930s, the National Park Service began preserving the battlefield; what was for decades a sleepy village is now dominated by tourism, and nearby modern military installations have helped to give it new life. Join author Wilford Kale as he reveals the many facets of Yorktown.
Download or read book October Nineteenth Seventeen Eighty one written by Joseph P. Cullen and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book March to Victory written by Robert Selig and published by U.S. Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an indepth account of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781.
Download or read book The Glory of Yorktown written by Jean Henri Clos and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Battle of Yorktown written by Dale Anderson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the last major battle of the Revolutionary War, describing the events at Yorktown and their impact on the history of America.
Download or read book The Battle of Yorktown written by Russell Roberts and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Revolutionary War, a combined force of American and French soldiers under George Washington defeated the British at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, winning independence for the new nation of the United States. Which American general influenced the British to march to Yorktown in the first place? What convinced Washington to go to Yorktown instead of defending New York? And how did the critical Battle of the Chesapeake influence the battle in Virginia? Find out what types of weapons and strategies worked and which ones did not in this detailed story of the Battle of Yorktown.
Download or read book The Yorktown Day Celebration written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Yorktown Sesquicentennial written by United States. Yorktown Sesquicentennial Commission and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fatal Sunday written by Mark Edward Lender and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historians have long considered the Battle of Monmouth one of the most complicated engagements of the American Revolution. Fought on Sunday, June 28, 1778, Monmouth was critical to the success of the Revolution. It also marked a decisive turning point in the military career of George Washington. Without the victory at Monmouth Courthouse, Washington's critics might well have marshaled the political strength to replace him as the American commander-in-chief. Authors Mark Edward Lender and Garry Wheeler Stone argue that in political terms, the Battle of Monmouth constituted a pivotal moment in the War for Independence. Viewing the political and military aspects of the campaign as inextricably entwined, this book offers a fresh perspective on Washington’s role in it. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources—many never before used, including archaeological evidence—Lender and Stone disentangle the true story of Monmouth and provide the most complete and accurate account of the battle, including both American and British perspectives. In the course of their account it becomes evident that criticism of Washington’s performance in command was considerably broader and deeper than previously acknowledged. In light of long-standing practical and ideological questions about his vision for the Continental Army and his ability to win the war, the outcome at Monmouth—a hard-fought tactical draw—was politically insufficient for Washington. Lender and Stone show how the general’s partisans, determined that the battle for public opinion would be won in his favor, engineered a propaganda victory for their chief that involved the spectacular court-martial of Major General Charles Lee, the second-ranking officer of the Continental Army. Replete with poignant anecdotes, folkloric incidents, and stories of heroism and combat brutality; filled with behind-the-scenes action and intrigue; and teeming with characters from all walks of life, Fatal Sunday gives us the definitive view of the fateful Battle of Monmouth.
Download or read book The Victory at Yorktown written by United States. Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown Celebration Commission and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book October Nineteenth Seventeen Eighty One Victory at Yorktown written by Joseph P. Cullen and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from October Nineteenth Seventeen Eighty One, Victory at Yorktown: The Story of the Last Campaign of the American Revolution Sprawled atop a high bluff along the banks of the York River overlook ing a splendid harbor, the Town of York in the years just prior to the Revolution had the appearance and rough vitality of a thriving seaport. On the eastern outskirts, along the quiet waters of Wormley Creek, the water wheel of the Moore Plantation gristmill turned slowly, grinding grain and corn into edible meal. From the western end of town, the ferry plied its way across the half-mile narrow neck of the river to the village of Gloucester. Main Street, running parallel to the river, was busy with constant traffic as the colonists came to the county courthouse, a large T-shaped brick build ing, to record wills and deeds, and to see about the management of York County affairs. Here also were the jail and other necessary instruments of justice, such as pillory and stocks, whipping post, and branding irons. The Taverns are many here, and much frequented, a visitor noted. Directly across the street from the courthouse stood the Swan Tavern, the best-known and most important in the town. In its pleasant rooms, mer chants, planters, sea captains, traders, lawyers, shopkeepers, and travellers met and talked, conducted business or just relaxed at the card, billiard, or backgammon tables. A favorite drink was the mint julep, made with bright green mint fresh from the garden. On humid summer days the fragrant mint, with its delicate flavor and cooling quality, mixed with liquor and ice, provided a soothing refreshment. In the kitchen, meat and fowl trussed on spits turned slowly over a friendly fire with drip-pans on the floor to catch the juices. Bakestones, griddles, and ovens decorated the hearth, and big pots for boiling hung from cranes, with bellows nearby to breathe life into dying embers. On a rough, hand-hewn table stood mortar and pestle for mixing, flesh-hook for lifting meats, rolling pin, brass skimmer, and other cooking utensils, and an assortment of pans, tubs, pots, and trays. Just off Main on Church Street stood Grace Church, another smaller T-shaped structure, built of marl. The bell in its steeple summoned worship pers and announced emergencies and celebrations. In addition to his ser mons, the minister read public notices, the governor's proclamations, and important new laws. Sunday was visiting day, as parishioners. Gathered in the church yard to discuss crops, the weather, prices, and politics. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
