YORKTOWN BATTLEFIELD 757-898-2410
Fax: 757-898-6346 www.nps.gov/colo
P. O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
End of Colonial Parkway, follow signs to Visitor Center. (Exit 242 off I-64)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Yorktown Battlefield is site of the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War. A visit begins at the National Park Service Visitor Center, where a 16-minute film, "Siege at Yorktown," and a museum of artifacts from the battle, including George Washington's field tent, provide orientation and background to the climactic Siege of Yorktown.
The National Park Service areas include the field where Cornwallis's surrender took place, the encampment areas, much of the town, and the surrounding siege lines. Guided and self-guided tours include the siege lines, the Moore House, Surrender Field and the Town of York. The Monument to Victory and Alliance, the Nelson House and many other historic sites are located within the town. An audio tour is available in the museum store for a self-guided driving tour of the battlefield.
PARKING: 5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Walking trail of dirt/crushed stone path and paved path to monuments/town. The paths do have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Paths are 300 yards long.
ENTRANCE: Located to rt of parking lot. Handrails on left. Curb cuts. Automatic doors. Interior steps to overlook on roof. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located to right from front entrance of lobby. Doors are 35 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 29 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 32 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts available. Closed captioning for film presentation available upon request.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are several audio cassettes throughout center; audio tape able to be rented for battlefield tour. Signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there are lowered drinking fountains.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 26-46 in. wide. Counters 37 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
STAFF TRAINING: All permanent employees are trained to serve guests in wheelchairs and guests with mobility, visual or hearing disabilities. Training once a year, 2 hours each session.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours of operation: 9-5 with extended hours in summer. Closed Christmas Day. $5 ages 17 and over, under 17 free. Golden Access Passport, a free lifetime pass to all National Parks, is available to visitors with permanent disabilities.
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