YORKTOWN — All ye mateys are invited to travel back to the Golden Age of piracy as Riverwalk Landing and the Watermen’s Museum are invaded by seafaring marauders this weekend.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat. April 27 and Sun. April 28.
According to York County Public Affairs, visitors can expect to experience live blacksmith demonstrations, sing along to sea shanties, witness the live dance performance “Pirates & Mermaids of Yorktown,” take part in a town-wide treasure hunt and experience cannon demonstrations.
York Hall will present live pirate puppet shows, the Freight Shed will host a history fair, and the Summer Camp Expo in the tent behind the building, the county said, adding the fun will continue at the Waterman’s Museum with a pirate encampment, kids’ crafts, food vendors, and various live performances throughout the day.
Other activities include a Pirate School where kids will learn how to walk, talk, and act like pirates and “X” Marks the Spot, a treasure hunt where children can collect pirate’s booty including coins, jewels, and eye patches at various businesses and attractions in a town-wide Treasure Hunt. Visitors can download the treasure map to view the participating businesses.
Yorktown’s waterfront farmers market will see extended hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28.
There will also be live music, food trucks, and a variety of vendors and artists.
Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building, and other designated public lots. The complimentary, wheelchair-accessible Yorktown Trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, Visit Yorktown’s webpage.
