The Road to Yorktown

In the spring of 1781, a British soldier on horseback, led by Lieutenant Colonel Banister Tarleton, met Halifax District Militia at the Quankey Creek bridge in an engagement that led to the local militia being pushed across the Roanoke River into Northampton County. Tarleton’s troops were scouting ahead of the much larger British Army of General Lord Cornwallis. With the militia pushed out of Halifax, the British occupied the town for nearly a week. The occupying troops plundered homes and businesses to restock their supplies. They crossed the Roanoke and continued their march into Virginia. On October 19, 1781, Cornwallis would surrender to allied American and French forces at Yorktown.
Tour historic buildings with costumed interpreters, and watch living history demonstrations. Learn about the lives of the soldiers and civilians that lived in Halifax almost 250 years ago. Historic weapons demonstrations will take place throughout the day, and a special Battle of Halifax presentation will take place at 1:00 PM.
This event is something that all members of the family, no matter what age, will enjoy.