Historic Yorktown, Virginia

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  • @edithharris153
    @edithharris153 3 роки тому +11

    Loved the tour. So beautiful.
    Happy to see no one has taken down the statues.
    God bless you and your family

  • @melanieharper8647
    @melanieharper8647 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you!! For sharing!
    Great beautiful family!!

  • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
    @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 3 роки тому +6

    Your kids priceless to watch them acting. Lovely tour and history lesson thank you for bringing us along. Beautiful family. God Bless you.

  • @staceyahola4926
    @staceyahola4926 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for taking us along with your family on vacation for the holidays… I love the history and the time you took to present us with all of your knowledge. How sweet that you literally continue to tape as you walked. I hope you know how wonderful this is to those of us that might never been able to visit such places.... again, thank you thank you thank you…Think of all the people that you are touching and enlightening... with our history. People that might be handicapped and not be able to take that walk. The reenactments and your fun loving family are awesome. I love your family give my best to the ravishing Mrs. Ritter… From California God bless you all

  • @junewoodward8982
    @junewoodward8982 3 роки тому +4

    Great tour Colonel , thank you for including us.Looks like a very nice place. I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas, Happy New Year to the wonderful Ritter's ! Xo Take care.xo😊❤

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому +1

      I hope you had a great Christmas too, June. Hope you have a very Happy New Year!

    • @junewoodward8982
      @junewoodward8982 3 роки тому

      @@PhyllisStokes Thank you so much Colonel.xo

  • @lynnelovett8999
    @lynnelovett8999 3 роки тому +6

    Funny Colonel Stephen. Glad to see you and yours out and about together. I love historic places like York Town.
    Goes to show you that Freedom IS NOT FREE and you have to fight for it to KEEP IT. I pray that you and yours have a blessed healthy Happy New Year.

  • @TheGoodHeart1000
    @TheGoodHeart1000 3 роки тому +5

    Woohoo!
    Fantastic trip vicariously enjoyed with a naturally gifted Historian!
    Thank you for the tour!
    Blessings for a wonderful New Year!

  • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
    @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 3 роки тому +8

    Those canon balls in the brick amazing. Beautiful town and homes so much history.

  • @psw4763
    @psw4763 3 роки тому +4

    Great video with your family and a bit of history. Loved seeing the area. Thank you and Happy New Year to you and your family. Great New Year for everyone and hopefully better.

  • @donnavaughn5393
    @donnavaughn5393 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks you steven happy New Year see you soon

  • @peggye.5454
    @peggye.5454 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the great historical tour of somewhere I’ll never get to see in person. All your sightseeing videos are wonderful- thanks for taking us along and sharing your time.

  • @Scrapfan
    @Scrapfan 3 роки тому +4

    This is awesome! So much fun on this channel!

  • @sandyv2545
    @sandyv2545 3 роки тому +13

    Well I sure enjoyed that walking tour of Yorktown! That was really nice of you to include us. Love looking at the houses, yards, roads, etc.. together with your commentary. Thanks again and continue to enjoy the family!

  • @jbnorth4835
    @jbnorth4835 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you! Yes, I enjoyed your tour very much.

  • @barbarahuffman3118
    @barbarahuffman3118 3 роки тому +7

    It's beautiful. You got a beautiful family 👪. Thank you for sharing.

  • @josiecardenas4440
    @josiecardenas4440 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing have a wonderful week with your family God bless you all

  • @Catloveschickens1
    @Catloveschickens1 3 роки тому +6

    What a beautiful place. Love the houses! Thanks for sharing!

  • @dianafowler791
    @dianafowler791 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice.The houses look so fancy but simple.Thanks so much for taking us on the tour.That's somewhere I no I could never go and see.It was Beautiful.Thank you much.

  • @kathyk9519
    @kathyk9519 3 роки тому +6

    That was awesome. Enjoyed the tour!

  • @rockyusa2012
    @rockyusa2012 3 роки тому +7

    Have a great new year

  • @cynthiaamitrano8915
    @cynthiaamitrano8915 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve visited Yorktown and walked where our forebears fought for our independence. It’s humbling. I remember driving down a narrow street under a bridge, jumping out of the car to pick some flowers. Someone yelled at me because it was illegal to pick the native flower, or so he said. Oops. Too late. Yorktown was one of my favorites. Jamestown was just a memory, but it was an original settlement. Nothing built was to be permanent. It’s been 30 years since I visited. I remember an archway of a crumbling church and a church built over graves or graves placed under the floor of the church. Some coffins were exposed and there was a glass floor. It was daunting. Sadly I don’t have pictures of most of it. I wasn’t much of a picture taker, ever. Always thought I could rely on memory, but not so. Things blur and run together. I was very young. I love touring our eastern United States. I’ve been to many of our 13 original colonies. It was my goal to visit all, but I may not make it to a few. Thank you for sharing. Great family.

  • @nwtngale7663
    @nwtngale7663 3 роки тому +5

    💙Great 👍 video! Thanks for taking us along Colonel🤗. You & yours are so precious & funny 😁🥰.

  • @margaux6339
    @margaux6339 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing your historical adventures. You have a beautiful family. God bless ❤️💚🕊🙏

  • @annepeoples2139
    @annepeoples2139 3 роки тому +4

    Glad to see you in our neck of the woods!!! Know you're happy to join your family for Christmas. Thank you for your videos from the UAE. Enjoy them very much.

  • @theresa7659
    @theresa7659 3 роки тому +4

    Beautiful!!! Your blessed with a beautiful family ♥️♥️♥️ thank you for sharing!

  • @androidguy79
    @androidguy79 3 роки тому +5

    This tour was absolutely wonderful. My family and I will be checking this area out on Friday from Maryland. Thanks for putting this together!

  • @bonniemcmillion1591
    @bonniemcmillion1591 3 роки тому +5

    Wow. Could you imagine living there? Such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      Arlene and I had that very conversation!

  • @deborahsmith8725
    @deborahsmith8725 2 роки тому

    Hi Steve Ritter, This brought back fond memories. When I was a tween, we moved to Newport News from Europe. Dad was an AF lifer. Went to Yorktown and Jamestown a number of times. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lynnep6088
    @lynnep6088 3 роки тому +6

    Grew up in Yorktown! 🥰
    History never gets old.

  • @MICHELLE-gu2qc
    @MICHELLE-gu2qc 3 роки тому +6

    Looks like a wonderful historical town. America has massive rivers. Lovely town. Adorable family

  • @rochellegraham6578
    @rochellegraham6578 3 роки тому +3

    Loved this Steve. Glad you are home spending time with your family. Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy all your videos. I am a native Virginian. Love our history.

  • @debrawoody9322
    @debrawoody9322 3 роки тому +6

    I love seeing all the kiddos together and you sure did pass on your comedic humor . I enjoy this tooooooo much 🤣🤣 Happy New Year to you ALL

  • @cherylallen3363
    @cherylallen3363 2 роки тому +1

    I lived in Yorktown from 1983 to 1986. I loved living there and didn’t want to move.

  • @sherylsens3561
    @sherylsens3561 3 роки тому +4

    Nice video ..Great seeing the kids!!! Oh so cool coffee house, sipping a good cuppa & watching the ghosties floating around! Thanks for the tour! Stay safe & see you soon

  • @sassy7710
    @sassy7710 3 роки тому

    Great tour but your family was so fun..your sons are so handsome I've enjoyed your cooking videos with them.. your Bella is so witty and pretty. Tell her we are waiting for her cookie baking!! So was that huge family part of the Ravishing Mrs. Ritters side?
    What a treat for everyone to be together. Dubai is shooting fireworks off the roof of the tallest building you gave us a tour of...bet you are glad you can be home with family to ring in the new year instead of stuck there!! Enjoy every minute.

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      Thanks, Sassy! I'll actually be halfway across the Atlantic on my way back when the New Year rings in.

  • @dianes9416
    @dianes9416 3 роки тому +4

    Diane S from Maryland ( Eastern Shore). Just loved the historic tour you gave us. In case I never get there, you made it feel we came along. Thank you for sharing.. A blessed New Year to you and family

  • @renehines9985
    @renehines9985 3 роки тому +5

    Enjoyed this video. Thank-you.

  • @Bianchi8000
    @Bianchi8000 3 роки тому +5

    Omg! Your Children and their sense of Humor, Riot! Benjamin's quick with his wit and charm. Colornel there is no denying anyone of them. So happy to see Bella and she played her part just as well as the Cadet. LOL, finally saw the RMR but would never be able to pick her out in a crowd! Bet she's happy about that. I hope you all have a wonderful New Year, and am so glad you all got to be together for the Holidays!

  • @janicehutto5007
    @janicehutto5007 3 роки тому +4

    This is a great tour! I love the houses. It’s wonderful seeing more of the family. Great weather for this too. I’ve been to Williamsburg but not here. I’m glad you’re all having a good time and making great memories. Take care!

  • @lindahein6414
    @lindahein6414 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you.I really enjoyed the walk and the history. Beautiful day!

  • @dsinavich5141
    @dsinavich5141 3 роки тому +6

    Hi ! Awesome! Awesome scenery! Awesome family! Awesome vlog! I need a bigger vocabulary ! LoL !!!! Deborah Manitoba Canada

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      Thank you, Deborah! Feel free to use "incandescent" or "transcendent." LOL!

  • @jbranchl58
    @jbranchl58 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much for filming this for all of us. Very interesting to see and hear the history. I love the old houses. Cool to see the cannon balls stuck in the houses. I would never have seen this if it wasn't for you. Along with other places you've filmed. Thank you so much again. for taking the time to share. You have a beautiful family. Tell Mrs. Ritter hello. 💜

  • @judyabernathy80
    @judyabernathy80 3 роки тому +3

    Oh Steven, that kid of yours is hilarious!! He looks so much like you, too, and has your goofy personality. A true treasure. I loved this video, because I enjoy history so much. Very charming city! Happy New Year! 🎊

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      Never a dull moment with Benjamin, Judy! LOL!

  • @deliabravo3671
    @deliabravo3671 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the scenic tour. I will probably never get over there to see it. 💜🌵

  • @debj4life478
    @debj4life478 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for sharing. Loved the tour with Bella, William and Ben and the rest.

  • @ronvalderrama5765
    @ronvalderrama5765 3 роки тому +3

    Love this area, thanks for posting.

  • @galeholt3757
    @galeholt3757 3 роки тому +7

    Enjoyed the video...I have an interest in the Revolutionary War as an ancestral Grandfather,his twin and 2 bothers fought in the war...he died just short of 105 years

  • @merryapple6571
    @merryapple6571 3 роки тому +6

    I miss Phyllis. I went back last week and watched many of her old videos. She was not only a good cook but an Angel and kind to everyone here. I miss her and Bucky.

  • @sharonnunn3385
    @sharonnunn3385 3 роки тому +5

    You’re in my home state! A lot of history there. Beautiful place to visit!

  • @kathybullard9088
    @kathybullard9088 3 роки тому +3

    Been there many times but not recently. Thanks for taking us along. Great family day, obviously!

  • @DASANDS-oz3my
    @DASANDS-oz3my 3 роки тому +2

    This just got on my list of places to visit. Great video and you have a beautiful family. God bless 🙏

  • @suejohnson3972
    @suejohnson3972 3 роки тому +2

    Steven I really enjoyed the tour thank you 🤗 it was great seeing your family together 😄 I hope you all have a healthy happy and prosperous New Year ♥️

  • @SandyzSerious
    @SandyzSerious 3 роки тому +7

    Beautiful family.

  • @bbgirl7882
    @bbgirl7882 3 роки тому +2

    Very interesting! Thank you for taking us along with you!

  • @BeccaBean2020
    @BeccaBean2020 3 роки тому +5

    You are in my neck of the woods! I live in Williamsburg, Virginia! 💖 Your son was hysterical doing his speech! 😂 Very sweet, talented kids!

  • @annepeoples2139
    @annepeoples2139 3 роки тому +5

    Watching from Chesapeake, Virginia.

  • @stephanielitton2929
    @stephanielitton2929 3 роки тому +2

    Awwh Ritters!!!! What an awesome gift you have given us! The tour was amazing!!! Your John Lexington appears a bit bow-legged! :) What a wonderful job he did with it. You cracking up at him just had me rolling!!! Ah the Beautiful Bella! I have missed her. She can pull out an spot-on accent!! Those eyes! First a reflection, and now the backside! We are wearing The RMR down! I can feel it! :) I can tell that Will isn't completely down with all this, but he rolls with it and I, for one, totally appreciate it. He seems a bit moody and broody (So does Nathan, if I'm honest, and nothing wrong with that) and I loved his album cover pose! :) If I had my Husband in Yorktown, it would have to be in chains or leg irons. He is a metal detecting buff. He would be knocking on doors and attempting to seek permissions. I would have to go bail him out of the hoosegow, I just know it! Thank you Thank you so much for the video lesson and the visit with your wonderful talented Family! Great Nephew truly is a beautiful baby! Wishing you all a Safe, Happy & Healthy New Year!

  • @lilactreehouse
    @lilactreehouse 3 роки тому +6

    I'm lucky enough to live in an historic destination town similar to this, but smaller, here on the west coast of Canada. A lot of tourists come here, especially in summer. That's why Winter's are nice and quiet! We live next to a century old graveyard. Thanks for the tour!

  • @tamsondarland8951
    @tamsondarland8951 3 роки тому +2

    God Bless you & your family in 2022. Enjoyed video so much. Love from ky 😇❤

  • @anniegolden1304
    @anniegolden1304 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful tour. Lovely family. I enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

  • @sharronwolfe7711
    @sharronwolfe7711 3 роки тому +3

    Oh Steve, I loved this tour! I will no doubt watch it again and again!
    I was born in Ada and raised north of Durant in Oklahoma - east a ways from where your wife is from. My g-grandparents were named Green, and I never thought much about it until David really got into both sides of our genealogy. Turns out my Green-line goes straight back to Fredericksburg and George Washington’s aunt and uncle, Henry and Mildred (Washington) Willis. I talked to an older cousin to find out if she knew anything about it and she said, yes, it is true. I’ve always had a special interest into colonial America, but never knew we had a connection to it. Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favorite places, been there twice and would love to go again and spend several days! Same for the entire area! Especially Fredericksburg!
    Oh, and those re-enactors were hilarious! Had me there for a moment! But of course the “6-star General” was a dead giveaway! And the far too modern dress! Ha!

  • @sandisan4799
    @sandisan4799 3 роки тому +3

    Ty for sharing Stephen

  • @julieparker5029
    @julieparker5029 3 роки тому +4

    What a fun and funny video. I absolutely love seeing all the old buildings. This was such a wonderful walk down history lane. Fantastic seeing the family together ❤️.

  • @lindanave6390
    @lindanave6390 3 роки тому +2

    That was awesome! My husband was stationed in the Navy in Norfolk, Va 1972-1975. He was at Little Creak Navy base. He actually worked for a short time at the museum on base. We had some fun times living in Norfolk.

    • @vernareed2692
      @vernareed2692 3 роки тому

      Linda Nave my younger brother was a career Navy & there around the same time!

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      It is a great area!

  • @CathyHendrix1
    @CathyHendrix1 3 роки тому +2

    Virginia has so much history. I grew up and still live here...except I am on the other side of the state. It has been great traveling around my state over the years....seeing all the history it has to offer. Williamsburg, Jamestown, Arlington...but have not been to Yorktown..yet. It is still on my list. Thanks for taking us. Beautiful family!!

  • @lovescoffee9780
    @lovescoffee9780 3 роки тому +2

    The cannonballs are something else.
    Thank you for this wonderful tour.

  • @cutjut5992
    @cutjut5992 3 роки тому +6

    Finally saw Arlene, while peeping in the window, we really would love to meet her !!!!

  • @sarahmichaels2117
    @sarahmichaels2117 3 роки тому +3

    Your family is so much fun. Loved the history in this video and seeing the cannon balls in the walls. The homes are so pretty. Would love to live in one of those homes. Hope you all have a blessed New Year as well as all your viewers! 🎉

  • @lindamills9444
    @lindamills9444 3 роки тому +2

    You and your family members bring us great videos. I would never get to see places like this so, I'm so grateful you show us so many beautiful places. God Bless and Happy New Year.

  • @susananderson7473
    @susananderson7473 3 роки тому +5

    Loved it. Do the houses retain the old furnishings and such?
    Its clear you're so happy to be back home with family.

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      Many of those old houses are private residences. I'm sure there is some covenants governing what that can and can't do to the homes. Furnishings? Not sure I'd want to sit in on 18th century couch! LOL!

  • @jehsdca
    @jehsdca 3 роки тому +3

    I loved seeing Yorktown and all the history back there! It's been quite a few years since I've been there so this was a nice reminder.
    Thank you!

  • @childofhashem7350
    @childofhashem7350 3 роки тому +4

    Great show! Your kids are all naturals... lol

  • @katfish000
    @katfish000 3 роки тому +3

    Loved every minute of this 🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @reggaemomma1957
    @reggaemomma1957 3 роки тому +2

    As always I enjoyed this video as well!!! Keep them coming. Thanks

  • @anitadunphy7837
    @anitadunphy7837 3 роки тому +2

    Just beautiful, thanks for sharing it and your family with us. Glad your enjoying your time home. Happy, Healthy New Year to you all. Stay well and safe.

  • @comfortcreekranch4948
    @comfortcreekranch4948 3 роки тому +1

    It's lovely there. Thank you for taking us!

  • @lorettataylor9902
    @lorettataylor9902 3 роки тому +3

    Benjamin and Bella were great 👍 you have a beautiful family. Looks like alot of fun.

  • @albenac4182
    @albenac4182 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for our tour ofYorktown Stephen. Just love the history and the colonial structures 💕 Your children are so entertaining and so fun . Have a healthy and happy new year ahead 🎊🎉

  • @cydjaguar4126
    @cydjaguar4126 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! What a beautiful, historic town. I was born in Virginia but left when I was about 2yrs old. Thank you for this footage.

  • @American_Honey
    @American_Honey 3 роки тому +3

    Love this area!! Grandma is outside Lynchburg! Happy Holidays!!

  • @creativy7225
    @creativy7225 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, thank you so much. Beautiful family, big hugs from Tennessee.

  • @sandraw8159
    @sandraw8159 3 роки тому +3

    Thoroughly enjoyed!! I love History!
    Thanks so much!

  • @sunshinetaradise
    @sunshinetaradise 3 роки тому +5

    You’re in my neck of the woods!!!

  • @shirleylaboy603
    @shirleylaboy603 3 роки тому +2

    Benjamin cracked me up. Lol I enjoyed the history lesson thanks Colonel. Gettysburg is another nice place to visit. I've been several times. If you ever get up North it's worth a visit. Thanks for sharing Colonel. 🙂❤

    • @PhyllisStokes
      @PhyllisStokes  3 роки тому

      We've been to Gettysburg and have taken the driving tour around the battlefield. One of the most surreal experiences of my life. Beautiful area as well!

  • @joyceschuster6657
    @joyceschuster6657 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you...very interesting!

  • @carolynpierce6694
    @carolynpierce6694 3 роки тому +4

    You’re just down the road from me in Williamsburg!

  • @carblarson8868
    @carblarson8868 2 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @grimdesaye6534
    @grimdesaye6534 2 роки тому +1

    very Cool I'm from Virginia you should do more of these maybe even what soldiers ate in the AWI on both side:) God Bless y'all

  • @urbanlegendsandtrivia2023
    @urbanlegendsandtrivia2023 3 роки тому +2

    Hello from Yorktown, Virginia!!!

  • @jlei9284
    @jlei9284 3 роки тому +2

    Benjamin cracks me up! He has a great sense of humor😆. Thanks for the tour, Colonel! Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown was one of my family's favorite vacations.

  • @MJYouAreNotAlone1
    @MJYouAreNotAlone1 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing. It is absolutely beautiful. It makes me so happy to see you and your beautiful family together. May God bless everyone of you!💕🙏

  • @rebeccarose2346
    @rebeccarose2346 3 роки тому

    Thank you, for taking us along with you and your family to Yorktown. Throughly, enjoyed it. Your narration was excellent!

  • @linak7155
    @linak7155 3 роки тому +5

    Your children were great reenactors Visited there in 2017 feels like it was a different life time now
    Great memories!🥰🥰

  • @irenezimny2392
    @irenezimny2392 3 роки тому

    My husband was in the Coast Guard in 1965 stationed at Yorktown. We married in 1966 and my daughter and I visited Yorktown last October. We love the area. Your video was great.

  • @33479Leigh
    @33479Leigh 3 роки тому +2

    I would love to live in one of those homes 😍

  • @debramcdowell8083
    @debramcdowell8083 3 роки тому +2

    Loved the tour of Yorkstown! Such a beautiful place. Enjoyed seeing your family. It was good to see Bella. I haven't seen her in awhile, and even got a glimpse of the RMR! Lol

  • @lilaudrey8
    @lilaudrey8 3 роки тому +1

    Gotta visit Yorktown!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!! BTW you have a Beautiful family!

  • @BB.halo_heir
    @BB.halo_heir 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely loved this video, thank you so much! Took a screenshot of the peace treaty monument, it's amazing. Thanking God he blessed me to be born in this great country! Loved your kids, great to see young people with brains! They were so funny too. Again, thank you for this video. I'm from southern California and don't know when I'll be able to get back to the east coast. God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏 ❤

  • @dorothylarkin2937
    @dorothylarkin2937 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the great history review!

  • @c.ranger4748
    @c.ranger4748 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you, loved this tour.