Yorktown Minutes

A video series on various aspects of Yorktown Battlefield

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #1 Memorializing Yorktown

  In video #1, Park Guide Taylor Aikens tells the story of the efforts to memorialize Yorktown Battlefield.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 47 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #2 Yorktown National Cemetery

  In this video, Park Guide Cody Arnold talks about the Yorktown National Cemetery.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 48 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #3 History of Yorktown

  Park Guide Taylor talks about the founding and history of Yorktown.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 57 seconds

 

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #4 The Civil War in Yorktown

  Civil War in Yorktown

  Duration:

  1 minute, 52 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #5: Washinton's HQ

  Washington's Headquarters on the Yorktown Battlefield.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 42 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #6: Redoubts 9 & 10

  Redoubts 9 & 10

  Duration:

  2 minutes

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #7: Abercrombie's Sortie

  Yorktown Minutes #7: Abercrombie's Sortie

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 10 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #8: Artillery at Yorktown

  Artillery at Yorktown

  Duration:

  2 minutes

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #9: British Defenses at Yorktown

  British Defenses at Yorktown

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 13 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #10: First Parallel

  Yorktown Minutes #10: First Parallel

  Duration:

  1 minute, 54 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #11: Second Parallel

  Yorktown Minutes #11: Second Parallel

  Duration:

  1 minute, 19 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #12: The Moore House

  Yorktown Minutes #12: The Moore House

  Duration:

  1 minute, 58 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #13: Surrender Field

  Yorktown Minutes #13: Surrender Field

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 11 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #14: Fusiliers' Redoubt

  Yorktown Minutes #14: Fusiliers' Redoubt

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 12 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #15: The Yorktown Monument

  Yorktown Minutes #15: The Yorktown Monument Park Guide Cody tells about the history and symbolism of the Yorktown Victory Monument.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 56 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #16: The Nelson House

  Park Guide Taylor gives an overview of the Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 22 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #17: The Custom House

  Park Guide Cody explores the history and uses of The Custom House of Yorktown

  Duration:

  1 minute, 44 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #18: The French Memorial

  Park Guide Taylor talks about the memorial that commemorates the french soldiers, sailors, and marines that fought and died during the Siege at Yorktown.

  Duration:

  2 minutes

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #19 The Poor Potter of Yorktown

  Park Guide Cody, talks about the Poor Potter site of Yorktown and its history.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 49 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #20: Cornwallis in Yorktown

  Park Guide Taylor explains where Cornwallis had his headquarters while in Yorktown.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 58 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #21: Battle of the Hook

  Park Guide Taylor talks about one of the largest cavalry battles of the Revolutionary war.

  Duration:

  2 minutes

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #22: Gloucester Point

  Park Guide Cody explores the history of Gloucester Point, a strategic position during the Siege of Yorktown.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 2 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #23: Cornwallis' Escape Attempt

  Park Guide Cody talks about Cornwallis' desperate attempt to escape across the York River.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 57 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #24: The Battle of the Capes

  Park Guide Taylor talks about this important naval battle.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 57 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #25: Fate of the British Prisoners

  Park Guide Taylor explains what happened to the British and German prisoners after their surrender at Yorktown.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 1 second

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #26: Germans in the British Army

  Park Guide Cody talks about the German Soldiers in the British Army

  Duration:

  1 minute, 57 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #27: British Defeat

  Who was to blame for the British defeat at Yorktown? It's complicated. Park Guide Taylor explains.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #28 Rhode Island Regiment

  Park Guide Cody talks about the Rhode Island Regiment.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 52 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #29: Allied Victory

  How did the allies win at Yorktown? Park Guide Taylor answers this question.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 59 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #30: The Treaty Of Paris

  Park guide Cody explains the Treaty of Paris that ended the American Revolutionary War

  Duration:

  1 minute, 56 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #31: Enslaved People during the Siege

  Although many enslaved people joined the Allied forces in hopes of being free, many were forced back into enslavement once the war ended. Join Park Guide Taylor to learn more about the experiences of enslaved people during the Siege of Yorktown.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 10 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #32: Civilians during the Siege

  We often forget about the impact of military operations on civilian life. Park Guide Taylor explains how civilians were impacted during the 1781 siege of Yorktown.

  Duration:

  1 minute, 47 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #33: George Washington

  Learn more about George Washington’s life and professional roles.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 8 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #34: Henry Knox

  Learn more about Henry Knox's role during the Revolutionary War.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 3 seconds

 

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  Yorktown Minutes #35: Lord Cornwallis

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  Duration:

  2 minutes