Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Rebellion & Maroon Commemoration Day

Location of York River State Park in Virginia

Where

York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater

When

Nov. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In 1730, enslaved African Americans expected Virginia's new Royal Governor to declare their freedom by order of the King. When this didn't happen, hundreds of them from James City to Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties revolted that fall. Many were caught and punished. Yet others found a refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia & North Carolina. These brave men and women established the Maroon communities where they lived in freedom and seclusion until the end of the Civil War. Join us for our Rebellion & Runaway Walk at 10:00 am and Rebellions & Runaways Along the River talk at 1:00 pm and discover these fascinating pages of our history.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov