A folk art portrait of George Washington in a blue and gold uniform holding an eagle in the foreground, with a pastoral landscape featuring a lighthouse, church, and body of water in the background.

1781 Yorktown Foundation

LXCL:General admission gives you access to chocolate and tea blending workshops, a tea-riffic keynote, tea time with former first lady Martha Washington, and more!

General Admission

LXCL:Optional addition to ticket price. Lunch provided by Traditions Catering. Price includes main course and chips.

Lunch Add-On

Step into the world of tea with a day of sampling unique herb and tea blends while exploring the history, culture, and politics of tea on the eve of the American Revolution.&nbsp; Keynote speaker Lorna Reeves, editor-in-chief of TeaTime magazine, will share her tips and techniques for hosting the perfect tea party &mdash; from d&eacute;cor &nbsp;and menu to selecting and serving the best teas for an occasion. The day also includes:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Chocolate, Tea, and Me &ndash; Discover the historic pairing of chocolate and tea as you learn, create, and mold your own chocolate with Mary Griffith of Williamsburg Chocolatier.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">My Signature Tea&nbsp;&ndash; Explore the natural ingredients used in colonial tea blends, then get creative as you craft your own signature blend with Rowanne Stephenson of Serenity Homestead/Domestic Historian.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Steeped in History &ndash; Join our historic interpreters on a turn about the kitchen garden and discover what herbs make good tea substitutions when all of your tea is in the harbor. A tea-focused guide will lead you through the indoor exhibits as well.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Gracious Afternoon Tea - End the day with former First Lady Martha Washington as we honor America&#39;s 250th anniversary.</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re a longtime tea lover or just curious about colonial customs, this is a day steeped in flavor, history, and hospitality.

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Step into the world of tea with a day of sampling unique herb and tea blends while exploring the history, culture, and politics of tea on the eve of the American Revolution.  Keynote speaker Lorna Reeves, editor-in-chief of TeaTime magazine, will share her tips and techniques for hosting the perfect tea party — from décor  and menu to selecting and serving the best teas for an occasion. The day also includes:<ul><li>Chocolate, Tea, and Me – Discover the historic pairing of chocolate and tea as you learn, create, and mold your own chocolate with Mary Griffith of Williamsburg Chocolatier.</li><li>My Signature Tea – Explore the natural ingredients used in colonial tea blends, then get creative as you craft your own signature blend with Rowanne Stephenson of Serenity Homestead/Domestic Historian.</li><li>Steeped in History – Join our historic interpreters on a turn about the kitchen garden and discover what herbs make good tea substitutions when all of your tea is in the harbor. A tea-focused guide will lead you through the indoor exhibits as well. </li><li>A Gracious Afternoon Tea - End the day with former First Lady Martha Washington as we honor America's 250th anniversary.</li></ul>Whether you're a longtime tea lover or just curious about colonial customs, this is a day steeped in flavor, history, and hospitality.

1781 Yorktown Foundation

4th Annual Yorktown Tea Festival

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown 200 Water St

General Admission

$35

Lunch Add-On

$17