Yorktown Foundation Tall Ships Committee

Yorktown Foundation Tall Ships Committee The Tall Ships Committee of the Yorktown Foundation was chartered to encourage tall ships of the world to consider Yorktown, Virginia as a port of call.

Tall ships are a very important part of the worlds maritime heritage and must be preserved.

๐Ÿšข Tall ships. Free deck tours. Live music. Zero excuses. The Sail Yorktown Festival hits the York River June 12โ€“14, 2026...
06/06/2026

๐Ÿšข Tall ships. Free deck tours. Live music. Zero excuses. The Sail Yorktown Festival hits the York River June 12โ€“14, 2026 โ€” and history is literally sailing in. Tour ๐บ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘, ๐ฟ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘Ž and more, catch live reenactments, and soak in amazing live music all weekend long. All free.

โš“๐ŸŒŠ Yorktown's about to make history look this good. ๐Ÿ”— https://bit.ly/sailyorktownfestival

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginiaโ„  2026 Affiliate Harbor event! From June 12โ€“14, 2026, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River.

06/04/2026

Do you have what it takes to be a sailor? ๐Ÿค” Test your skills at the Maritime Throwdown during the ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น from June 12 to 14! Make your way to the Beach Picnic Area to watch professionals compete against each other, and then try your hand at rope throwing and other fun maritime challenges! โ›ต

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To help you navigate all the excitement during the Sail Yorktown Festival, weโ€™ve created easy-to-use daily activity maps...
06/04/2026

To help you navigate all the excitement during the Sail Yorktown Festival, weโ€™ve created easy-to-use daily activity maps highlighting festival happenings, entertainment areas, parking, attractions, and more. Whether you download it ahead of time, print a copy, or pull it up on your phone while exploring town, these maps will help you make the most of your adventure on the York River.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Friday, June 12 โ€” https://bit.ly/syf-day1
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Saturday, June 13 โ€” https://bit.ly/syf-day2
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Sunday, June 14 โ€” https://bit.ly/syf-day3

For the full lineup of activities, entertainment schedules, locations, tall ships, and festival details, visit http://bit.ly/sailyorktownfestival

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginiaโ„  2026 Affiliate Harbor event! From June 12โ€“14, 2026, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River.

Celebrate in style at the Sail Yorktown Festival! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Discover our online collection of specialty merchandise here โžก๏ธ http...
05/28/2026

Celebrate in style at the Sail Yorktown Festival! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Discover our online collection of specialty merchandise here โžก๏ธ https://bit.ly/3PLADVu โฌ…๏ธ

From weather-ready windbreakers to classic polos, we've got everything you need to embrace the seafaring spirit. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a pooch with a love for the sea ๐Ÿถ, find your perfect piece at our online store.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Made in America! ๐Ÿฆ…
๐Ÿงญ Sizes for the whole crew
๐ŸŒŠ Quality fabrics that stand up to the elements

York County Economic & Tourism Development | York County, Virginia | Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Colonial National Historical Park | VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission

Sail Yorktown Collection

โš“ We are anchored in gratitude ahead of next monthโ€™s ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ. From June 12-14, tall ships and military ve...
05/23/2026

โš“ We are anchored in gratitude ahead of next monthโ€™s ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ. From June 12-14, tall ships and military vessels will grace the York River, while exciting entertainment takes over Riverwalk Landingโ€“and it wouldnโ€™t be possible without our amazing sponsors.

Today weโ€™re giving a huge ๐“๐‡๐€๐๐Š ๐˜๐Ž๐” to the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce for helping to bring this event to life. Find all the fun details about the festival here โžก๏ธ https://bit.ly/42fqnaV

๐˜š๐˜ฆ๐˜ข you soon!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure at the Sail Yorktown Festival, an official SailVirginiaโ„  2026 Affiliate Harbor event! From June 12โ€“14, 2026, witness breathtaking tall ships and military vessels as they grace the York River.

05/22/2026

โœ๏ธ Colonial sloops played an integral role in the economic development of the colonies during their formative years. Letโ€™s learn more about these revolutionary ships in todayโ€™s Yorktown history lesson! โœ๏ธ

โš“ During the 1700s, sloops formed the infantry of trading ships along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. They also participated in smuggling, piracy, and war as outfitted vessels. Their small and nimble design made them perfect for transporting supplies quickly and efficiently since they were armed for self-defense and did not require large crews.

โš“ In 1700, the ports in Maryland recorded more than 160 sloops in service. Most likely, there were similar numbers in other ports across the colonies.

โš“ Hereโ€™s another fun fact for you: a colonial sloop was used to discover the island of Tasmania off the coast of Australia! ๐Ÿฆ˜ You donโ€™t need to go that far to see one, though! From June 12 to 14, the Colonial Seaport Foundationโ€™s Sloop ๐ฟ๐‘ข๐‘›๐‘Ž will be at the Riverwalk Landing Piers as part of the ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ, so hop aboard and find out what life was like aboard these historic ships!

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05/21/2026

The might of the United States military will be on full display at the ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ from June 12 to 14. Join us for a weekend of free deck tours, military demonstrations, artillery firings, and much more! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ It will be a blast...or two! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐‘‡๐‘–๐‘: You might want to bring your ear plugs! ๐Ÿ˜‰

York County, Virginia | Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown | Colonial National Historical Park | VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission

05/15/2026

โœ๏ธ From June 12 to 14, the Jamestown Settlementโ€™s ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’…๐’”๐’‘๐’†๐’†๐’… will be docked at the Riverwalk Landing Piers as part of the ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น. The ship is a re-creation of the original vessel that transported Americaโ€™s first permanent English colonists in 1607. Letโ€™s take a closer look at her fascinating story in todayโ€™s Yorktown history lesson! โœ๏ธ

โš“ On December 20, 1606, the original ๐‘†๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐ถ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก, ๐บ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘, and ๐ท๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ฃ๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ฆ set sail from London bound for Virginia. The ๐บ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘ carried 52 for the expedition, and Bartholomew Gosnold, one of the principal advocates of the Jamestown venture, served as the shipโ€™s captain on the voyage. Interestingly, the ship was equipped with a tiller for steering since wheels were not used until the early 18th century.

โš“ After nearly five grueling months at sea, the passengers disembarked on May 14, 1607, and helped form the Jamestown Settlement.

โš“ Beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 12, visitors can step aboard ๐บ๐‘œ๐‘‘๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘ to meet her crew and see what life was like for the brave settlers who sailed to the New World.

Source: Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

05/13/2026
โš ๏ธ Time is running out to join the ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ž๐ญ! โš ๏ธ If you are a private boater and would like to join t...
05/13/2026

โš ๏ธ Time is running out to join the ๐’๐š๐ข๐ฅ ๐˜๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐…๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ž๐ญ! โš ๏ธ If you are a private boater and would like to join the historic Parade of Sail on Friday, June 12, please complete the registration form below ๐›๐ฒ ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“! We'll "sea" you there!

โฌ‡๏ธ ๐‘๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž! โฌ‡๏ธ

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