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Fort Eustis Historical & Archaeological Association

Yorktown, Virginia

History

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York County Historical Committee

Yorktown, Virginia

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Park

York County was originally named Charles River, and was one of the eight original shires formed in 1634. The present name was given in 1643, probably in honor of James, Duke of York, the second son of Charles I. Its area is 123 square miles, and the county seat is Yorktown.

Watermen's Museum

Yorktown, Virginia

History

The museum tells the story of the working watermen and their families, who have harvested the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Tour the grounds and view boats and equipment used by watermen. A gift shop and boat building shed also on site.