Watermen's Museum: Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend

Watermen's Museum: Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend Military Appreciation Weekend
June 10-11
Join us for a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces as we celebrate the contributions of our American Heroes.

Living History, Music, Dancing, Crafts, Vendors, Cannon Firing, Hands-On Drills

June 10 - 11, 2017

Join us for a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces as we celebrate the contributions of our American Heroes

Past – Present – Future

Saturday: 10am – Close
York River Symphony Patriotic Concert 6 -7pm
World War II USO Dance 7 – 9pm

Sunday: 12 – 5pm
Music, Living History, Craft Demonstrators
Anniversary of the Battle of the USRC Surveyor 1813
Coast Guard Band Concert

05/24/2017

IMPORTANT:

Good morning, everyone.

It's early in the morning/late at night, but we hope that this message finds everyone well.

This post is to let everyone know that the Military Appreciation Weekend's SWING DANCE has been moved from main street and to the Watermen's Museum itself.

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to see or message the Military Appreciation Weekend page here.

OR: You may contact the Watermen's Museum via phone ((757) 887-2641) or via email ([email protected]).

Thank you, everyone! We hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

03/29/2017

Just a Reminder: The Watermen's Museum will reopen this season on April 1st. Come see us!

03/22/2017

On June 10 - 11, 2017, join us for a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces as we celebrate the contributions of our American Heroes from the past, present, and future at this year's Military Appreciation Weekend.

Enjoy Living History, Music, Dancing, Crafts, Vendors, Cannon Firing, and Hands-On Drills

03/06/2017

Good afternoon, everyone!

If you're interested in any of the other events occurring at the Watermen's Museum or in Yorktown this year, please make sure to check out their pages for more information. The links for which are:

Civil War Events in Yorktown 2017: https://www.facebook.com/2017CivilWarYorktown/?ref=bookmarks&qsefr=1

Yorktown Pirate Invasion 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Yorktown-Pirate-Invasion-2017-722426707910282/

Yorktown Folk Festival 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Yorktown-Folk-Festival-2017-1463180140368157/

York River Maritime Heritage Festival 2017: https://www.facebook.com/York-River-Maritime-Heritage-Festival-2017-1901724813393315/

Yorktown Wheels and Waves: Antique Car and Boat Show 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Yorktown-Wheels-and-Waves-Antique-Cars-and-Boat-Show-2017-614107272118589/

Yorktown Music Jamboree Concert Series 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Yorktown-Music-Jamboree-Concert-Series-2017-1261700400588303/

The Watermen's Museum Oyster Roast 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Watermens-Museum-Oyster-Roast-2017-406988822973489/

The Watermen's Museum Chili Cookoff 2017: https://www.facebook.com/Watermens-Museum-Chili-Cookoff-2017-1836387739984153/

Civil War Events throughout Virginia 2017: https://www.facebook.com/TidewaterEvents/

Thank you, and have a great rest of your day!

02/15/2017

Hello, everyone!

This is just a heads up, but please disregard the portion of the page that says "Closed Now" or "Now Open." We are currently working to disable this, but, for the time being, please try to ignore it.

The 2017 Military Appreciation Weekend, which is put on by the Watermen's Museum, is exclusive to Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. So, please do not let a glitch in the page confuse you of that.

If you have any additional questions about the event, please feel free to consult the page for answers or reach out to us by phone, email, or Facebook wall post or message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

We very much look forward to seeing you there!

See the complete 2017 schedule of events here!
01/24/2017

See the complete 2017 schedule of events here!

See the flyer and schedule for the event attached below!
01/24/2017

See the flyer and schedule for the event attached below!

01/24/2017

Sunday, June 11:

12:00 Event Open to the Public

Military Exhibits

Living History, Craft Demonstrators

Vendors, Children’s Activities

11:00 Alliance Sail - $

12:00 Fife and Drum

Military Demonstration

Maritime Music – Tent

12:30 Cannon Drill - Beach

Reenactment of Capture of Surveyor

1:00 Maritime Music

1:30 Fife and Drum

Military Demonstration

2:00 Capture of the Surveyor

Wreath Laying Ceremony

2:30 Coast Guard Band

3:00 Patriotic Sing Along

Military Appreciation Ceremony

Branch Recognition/Songs

Taps

3:30 Cannon Drill – Beach

01/24/2017

Saturday, June 10:

10:00 Event Open to the Public

Military Exhibits

Living History, Craft Demonstrators

Vendors, Children’s Activities

11:00 Repel Boarders Drill – Dry Ship

Alliance Sail - $

11:30 Fife and Drum

Military Demonstration

12:00 Maritime Music – Dry Ship

12:30 Cannon Drill - Beach

Naval Gun Battle

1:00 Maritime Music – Dry Ship

1:30 Military Demonstration

2:00 USO Swing Dance - Tent

Lessons and Dance Demonstration

Alliance Sail - $

2:30 Fife and Drum

Military Demonstration

3:00 Maritime Music – Dry Ship

3:30 Cannon Drill - Beach

Naval Gun Battle

4:00 Patriotic Sing Along

Military Appreciation Ceremony

Branch Recognition/Songs

6:00 – 7:00 York River Symphony

7:00 – 9:00 USO Swing Dance $10/$5 members

01/24/2017

Watermen’s Museum: Armed Forces Appreciation Weekend
June 10 - 11, 2017

Living History, Music, Dancing, Crafts, Vendors, Cannon Firing, Hands-On Drills

Join us for a patriotic salute to our Armed Forces as we celebrate the contributions of our American Heroes
Past – Present – Future

Saturday, June 10: 10am – Close

York River Symphony Patriotic Concert 6 -7pm
World War II USO Dance 7 – 9pm

Sunday, June 11: 12 – 5pm

Music, Living History, Craft Demonstrators
Anniversary of the Battle of the USRC Surveyor 1813
Coast Guard Band Concert

Watermen’s Museum
309 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
757-887- 2641
Watermens.org

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309 Water Street
Yorktown, VA
23690

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Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+17578872641

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