Yorktown Siege and Its Forgotten Voices | Virginia Beach News

The Siege of Yorktown in 1781 was the turning point that crushed British hopes — with French naval power sealing the bay, American and French forces overwhelming Cornwallis’s outnumbered troops, and just 100 combined casualties versus 300 British. But while the treaty eventually ended the war, Indigenous allies and formerly enslaved fighters were forgotten in the peace — left behind as the ideals of liberty sparked movements still shaping America today. Celebrate history this Saturday at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with live artillery and hands-on activities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97b955c18e058be0