Join us for a delightful celebration of all things tea at the Yorktown Tea Festival! Don't miss out on this opportunity to sip, savor, and celebrate the wonderful world of tea!

This in-person event is a tea lover's dream come true. Immerse yourself in the world of tea as you sample unique blends and learn about the history of tea in colonial Virginia. Attend workshops on historic teas and herbal blends, and learn about the culture and politics of tea on the eve of the American Revolution. The Yorktown Tea Festival promises an unforgettable experience. Daily programs begin at 10 a.m. with a tea tasting, and the day ends with a 3 p.m. tea time. Refreshments are provided during the morning and boxed lunches by Carrot Tree Kitchens are available for pre-order purchase. Tea will be available for purchase at Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters during the 3 p.m. tea time. Evening programs feature public concerts at the Watermen’s Museum, which are part of the Yorktown Maritime Heritage and Sea Shanty Festival.

Schedule:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Meet and Greet:
10 am - Victory at Yorktown Tea - York Hall

Session 1:
10:30 - 11:30 - Yorktown and the History of Tea in Virginia - York Hall
Michael Steen

Session 2:
2 - 3:00 - Boycotts and Colonial Tea alternatives: Custom House Herbs and Flowers - Custom House (York Hall in case of Bad Weather )

Tea Time:
3:00 - 4:00 - Tea for purchase - Mobjack Bay

Evening:
6 - 8 - Floating Folk Jam - Watermen’s Museum

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Meet and Greet:
10 am - History of Lipton Tea - York Hall

Session 1:
10:30 - 11:30 - Tea Pots and Archeology: The Poor Potter of Yorktown Dwayne Scheid - York Hall  

Session 2:
2 - 3:00 - First Ladies of Tea - Winette Jeffery - Grace Church

Tea Time:
3:00 - 4:00 - Tea for purchase - Mobjack Bay

Friday, November 10, 2023

Meet and Greet:
10am - Yorktown Special blends - Mobjack Bay

Session 1:
10:30 - Site Tours on Own
11:00 - Veteran’s Day Ceremony - Grace Church
12 - 2 - Veteran’s Day Ceremony - York Hall

Session 2:
2 - 3:00 - Smuggling and Boycotts - Watermen’s Museum

Tea Time:
3:00 - 4:00 - Imports and French Tea Samples - Watermen’s Museum

Evening:
6 - 8 - Maritime Concert - Watermen’s Museum

Date:
November 8-10, 2023

Time:
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location:
Various Venues,
Yorktown, VA 23692

Cost:
$10 per day

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