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George Washington's tent96 views
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French mass grave83 views
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The poles and canvas tent bag81 views
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George Washington's dining tent78 views
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Having this bridge back then might have helped Cornwallis.73 views
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George Washington's dining tent72 views
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George Washington slept here!71 viewsThe only officer tents to survive are those of George Washington which have been well cared for and handed down through family. These ended up with the wife of General Robert E. Lee, a descendant of Martha's. Martha was a widow with children when George married her. He never adopted her kids though he loved them. During the Civil War, the tents were taken to the US Patent Office for protection and eventually given back to the Lees. George had this setup even when he had a room in a house as a sanctuary.
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Stand under the dining tent via the glass tunnel71 views
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Battefield is right next to the river71 viewsThe british sent ships from New York to try to help Cornwallis but were met by french ships helping the Americans. They were losing the naval battle and headed back to NY. To keep the french from coming after him since they had the harbor blockaded, Cornwallis scuttled some of his ships to create a barrier.
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Cave 70 viewsDuring the heaviest shelling of Yorktown, Cornwallis and others hid in this cave for protection.
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