Freedom was forged here—and we’re commemorating it with a day full of history and hometown pride. This year marks the 245th anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown! The festivities begin with a wreath-laying ceremony and patriotic parade down Main Street, featuring The Fifes & Drums of York Town. Then, explore Yorktown’s historic treasures like the Nelson House, Custom House, Watermen’s Museum, and more. Walk the very grounds where America secured her independence. It’s history brought to life in the heart of where it all happened. On the Docket: 8:15 a.m. Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the French Cemetery Sponsored by the Friends of Rochambeau and the American Friends of Lafayette 9:00 a.m. Commemorative Ceremony at the French Memorial Sponsored by the French Wars Veterans Association in Washington, D.C. 9:30 a.m. Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Historic Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery Sponsored by the Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Custom House is open to visit. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. VA250 Mobile Museum at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center 10:30 a.m. Yorktown Day Parade on Historic Main Street Coordinated by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation 11:15 a.m. Patriotic Exercises and Memorial Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Victory Monument Sponsored by the Yorktown Day Association and hosted this year by Colonial National Historical Park 12:30 p.m. 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife & Drum Corps and Commander-in-Chief's Guard Performances at the Victory Monument 1 - 4 p.m. Historic Nelson House open on Main Street Poor Potter Site open on Read Street