Virginia Militia Commanders at Yorktown
Schedule
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
Warwick County Courthouses | Newport News, VA
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We often hear about Washington and the French forces at Yorktown – but what about the Virginia militia leaders who helped secure victory?Join historian Dr. Sean M. Heuvel of Christopher Newport University, who also serves as Vice President of the Virginia War Museum Foundation, as he explores the lives and leadership of the Virginia militia commanders who served at the decisive 1781 Siege of Yorktown. This event is presented by the Warwick County Historical Society.
Discover the stories of:
• Brig. Gen. George Weedon
• Col. James Innes
• Lt. Col. William Darke
• Col. Sampson Mathews
• Col. John Page
• Col. Sir John Peyton
…and more.
📚 Books available for purchase and autograph after the talk!
🕦 Program begins at 11:30 AM (lunch time!)
🥪 Bring your own lunch OR pre-order a $15 box lunch: (757) 525-7372
📍 1884 Warwick Courthouse
14415 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News
🎟 FREE and open to the public
History comes alive through the leaders who fought for Virginia.
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