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Victory Weekend

Victory Weekend is a four-day historical celebration in Yorktown, Virginia, commemorating the 245th anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. The festival features patriotic activities including a victory market, a commemorative concert, and Yorktown Day ceremonies.

Date
Oct 16-19, 2026
Status
Upcoming
US Upcoming
Victory Weekend
Date
Oct 16-19, 2026
Location
Yorktown, York County
History Revolutionary War Commemoration

Event summary

Highlights

  • 245th anniversary of the British surrender
  • Yorktown Day ceremonies
  • Victory market and public concert
  • Commemorations at the Yorktown Victory Monument
Victory Weekend is an extended historical commemoration held in Yorktown, Virginia, to mark the anniversary of the British surrender at the Siege of Yorktown. The 2026 event, running from October 16 to 19, celebrates the 245th year since the 1781 victory that effectively secured American independence.

The festival includes a variety of public events such as a victory market and a concert held at the Yorktown Victory Monument. The proceedings conclude with Yorktown Day, a traditional observance of the joint American-French victory. These activities are part of a broader series of local events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Yorktown, York County

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