It was a blustery but clear October morning as I stood outside waiting for Sherry Edwards to arrive for our drive to Yorktown, Virginia and the annual celebration of Cornwallis’ surrender to Washington. This was the 237th anniversary and Yorktown Days is somewhat like the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day all rolled into one. The Comte de Grasse Chapter of the DAR is primarily responsible for preserving the memory and spirit of this battle and insuring that future generations have a site to recognize and celebrate. I have asked Jennifer Carver, Chapter Regent to tell you more about her chapter’s efforts.
- President General Ann Dillon
Some of us may have difficulty when asked to give the location of where “the shot heard round the world” was fired in 1775. With the popularity of the Broadway play, “Hamilton”, however, the tune, “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” brings quickly to mind that Yorktown, Virginia and October 19, 1781 is a very important anniversary in American History.