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| June 11, 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Historic, York River in Yorktown | ||||||||||||||||||
| ����������� The natural beauty of York River and the history of the town, bring people to visit, relaxation, and reflection.� York River is a perfect getaway spot for thousands people.� York River and the quiet streets around it is a good opportunities for walking, fishing, swimming, picnicking, relaxing and much more.� | ||||||||||||||||||
| ����������� In this past weekend I went to York River in Yorktown, it was a great experience for me to see such a historical area that is not far from where I live.� I discovered that there is so much any one can do around York River for all ages.� While I was dining, I enjoyed the view of the York River, after I ate, I went to Victory Center which was awesome just been there.� In Victory Center I took my cousin to Children's Kaleidoscope Discovery Room where she try on 18th century clothing.� It was fun for both of us, I never had such an experience before, and the Galleries in Victory Center is, where you can discover the experience that two town has (Yorktown and Gloucester) they were the two town that became the setting for the war.� Also we learn about the life style in 1780s in Virginia, the re-created 18th century farm, the garden, tobacco house, farmhouse and kitchen, showing you what was life like in 18th century.� I learned a lot about the American Indians to African Americans culture.� This amazing York town Victory Center is located on Old Route 238, near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown. | ||||||||||||||||||
| ����������� Today Yorktown is part of an important national resource known as "Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Jamestown, and Williamsburg."� Not too far from York River there is a Fifes and Drums of Yorktown, the history of this corps tell us that the corps was formed in 1976 by the County of York, today has grown to a membership of almost 60 youngsters.� During our visit to York River, we found out, to become a member; your age must be between the ages of ten to eighteen.� The goal of each membership is to reach senior status, to parade and wear the Regimental uniforms in 18th century's musicians who served in the Continental Army there in Yorktown, Virginia. To reach this goal each member must be able to read music, learn different tunes, and performing frequent public appearances.� | ||||||||||||||||||
| ����������� York River brings more visitor's every day.� For those people who they interest in history and the beauty of nature, Yorktown is a place to visit.� Today in many sites you see people are writing about their experience during their visit to Yorktown.� Like what (William C. Parker, Public Information Officer) had to say during his visit to Yorktown "visitor's are discovering the charm of this quaint village, with its historical homes, unique shops, and the "On the Hill" art gallery featuring works of local artists."� Also I could almost picture what it is like to visit Yorktown, after I read another quiet of (William C. Parker, Public Information Officer), "Walking the narrow streets of Yorktown allows one to become immersed in the 300 years of history the town has to share." It is clear that this town has a strong historical backround.� | ||||||||||||||||||
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| York County Virginia. May 25, 2001. | ||||||||||||||||||
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