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Happening soon: Lamb's Artillery Demonstration on the Yorktown Patch calendar

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Tuesday August 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Yorktown! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Royal Artillery Demonstration at Colonial National Park
  • Lamb's Artillery Demonstration at Colonial National Park
  • Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory Monument at Colonial National Park

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees.

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    Saturday August 22
  • Royal Artillery Demonstration
    Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
    10:45 am
    • Sunday August 23
  • Lamb's Artillery Demonstration
    Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Fifes and Drums of York Town Performances at the Victory Monument →
    Colonial National Park P.O. Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690
    11:00 am

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Ok Yorktown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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