Independence Day proves to be an especially exciting time to live in Colonial America! The historic triange (Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown), is rich with tributes to people, places and events that contributed so much to the freedom we experience now. One such place is Yorktown. We have decided to spend part of our Fourth of July in Yorktown (just down the road since we live in York County) becuase it will be so thrilling and memorable to be in the place where America's war with the Brittish essentially ended.
Although Yorktown has every reason to boast a large, proud Independence Day celebration, I have been told their event has a small-town feel. I love Yorktown because it has all of the history and pagentry that Williamsburg does, but it has a bit of a more quiet aura. Friday, we'll enjoy a classic car show, live bands in the church yard, a colonial parade, the Fifes and Drums, the USAF Heritage of America band, and fireworks.
Below is a link to a Youtube posting of last year's Yorktown Fifes and Drum appearance on Independence Day. What makes it so amazing is that all of the players are just kids! And so, in the spirit of colonial times, I would have to give them a hearty "Hoozah!"
Hope you all have a fun-filled fourth!
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