September 28 - 29, 2024

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

^{Cultural educators from the Shawnee nation will present interactive programs highlighting the Indigenous struggle for independence. Photo by Katlynn Hanks.}

Commemorating the last conflict of the colonial era and the Indigenous struggle for independence

Join cultural educators from the Shawnee and other federally recognized nations for interactive programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s War, a 1774 conflict between Virginia and the Shawnee, Seneca-Cayuga and Delaware nations.

A Shawnee family living-history encampment will highlight seasonal cycles of living with demonstrations of finger-weaving, woodworking and traditional cooking.

A Shawnee warrior’s encampment will illustrate battle tactics, prisoner taking, and captivity and adoption.

In the fall of 1774, Virginia's Royal governor Lord Dunmore waged a war against the Shawnee and Mingo nations on the borderlands of Virginia. Jeremy Turner (Shawnee Tribe citizen) will present a Shawnee perspective on Dunmore’s War entitled: "'You May Be Sure The Wasps And Yellowjackets Will Sting You Severely': Shawnee Participation in Dunmore's War."

Shawnee Encampment Demonstrations - September 28 & 29

Join the commemoration

The Shawnee Encampment demonstrations and presentation are included with museum admission.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A value-priced combination ticket with Jamestown Settlement also is available. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.

Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency.

A Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Indigenous Peoples Initiative program, in cooperation with Caesar's Ford Theatre.

About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days) and located on Route 1020 near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown. The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tells the story of the nation’s founding. Comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor living history areas capture the transformational nature and epic scale of the Revolution and its relevance today.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. Parking at the museum is free for museum visitors. A free shuttle service is available to Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.