All day in Yorktown

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What a great day!

The weather was perfect and I had the leisure of cruising around Yorktown all day.

Bicycle is the easiest way to do it. I think I had a chance to read every Historical Marker in the National Park.
It actually put shivers up my spine to realize this is where the United States began.

For twelve days in October 1781, the American Army under George Washington aided by 5500 French soldiers and 34 French ships laid siege to General Cornwallis smaller Army. In October 19,1781 Cornwallis signed the Articles of surrender.

I realized today that without the help of the French we probably would not be a country!

Although the Revolutionary War lasted another two years, Yorktown was considered the defining victory.

Today I got to take it all In and I saturated myself with our Colonial History.
I ended the day at the Yorktown Pub and hoisted a couple to the early Americans.

Tomorrow I am doing the tourist thing in Williamsburg and Tuesday I FINALLY begin my journey.

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Photos

British Redoubt 9
This is what the French Army had to face as they overran the British causing a collapse in the British lines

Williamsburg Yorktown Colonial Parkway
A great place for a bike ride!

Mother’s Day at Yorktown Beach
Early in the Day. By Noon it was absolutely packed!

Adventure Cyclists leaving tomorrow
Megan on the left is leading 17 riders in the TransAm rout starting tomorrow.

Moore House
This is where the Terms of Surrender were drawn up

Yorktown Memorial
Official start of the Trans American Bicycle Route

British Surrender
On October 19, 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington on this spot.

Tobacco Road
This is the road taken to bring the Tobbaco Leaves to the British Ships in Colonial Yorktown

Room where Articles of Surrender were drawn up
In the Room Cornwallis and George Washington negotiated the Articles of Surrender.

British lines
The French charged and overcame the British here at Redoubt 9

Comments

[Dale]

Have a great time on your start tomorrow! Dale

[Pilotbob]

Thanks
Thanks for the encouragement Dale!

[Terry Rismon]

Wow great beginnings!
This is exciting!!! Thank you for sharing! To see where our country began, the now peaceful Yorktown battle sight. And great shot of you at the Yorktown Memorial!!! This is a beautiful start! From you standing at our USA roots and beginning your journey from sea to shining sea. Bravo!!!

[Sherri Dean]

Have 2 great books for you if you love the Revolution Era
Jeff Shaara: 1) Rise to Rebellion and 2) The Glorious Cause. Glad you're having a good time so far!!!!

[Pilotbob]

Jeff Sharra
I love him!