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EVRV2D-00166
Continental Army reenactors march to the British surrender at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.
Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5876523
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1700s 1781 18th Century American Revolution Army Battle Battle Field Battle Of Yorktown Ceremony Colonial Colonist Continental Continental Army Formation Horse Horse Back Infantry Living History March Military Musket National Park Revolution Revolutionary War Soldier Surrender Uniform Virginia Weapon Yorktown
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This photo print, titled EVRV2D-00166, encapsulates a momentous event in American history. The image showcases a group of dedicated Continental Army reenactors marching towards the British surrender at Yorktown battlefield in Virginia. Taken on the 225th anniversary of this significant turning point in the Revolutionary War, this digital photograph captures the essence of a National Park Service ceremony. The scene is filled with an air of authenticity as these reenactors don meticulously recreated uniforms from the 18th century. Each soldier proudly carries their vintage weapons, including muskets and other period-specific armaments. Mounted on horseback or forming infantry formations, they pay homage to their colonial ancestors who fought for independence. Yorktown Battlefield serves as a backdrop to this living history display, its historic significance palpable in every step taken by these devoted participants. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to that fateful year of 1781 when America's destiny was shaped through war and sacrifice. With great attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy, these reenactors bring alive one of North America's most pivotal moments—the Battle of Yorktown. This image stands as a testament not only to our nation's rich history but also honors those brave men who fought under the banner of freedom during the American Revolution
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