The home of Augustine Moore, where surrender terms ending the Battle of Yorktown were negotiated in 1781.


The home of Augustine Moore, where surrender terms ending the Battle of Yorktown were negotiated in 1781. Officers from both sides met in the Moore House, outside the main battle area, to negotiate on 19th October 1781. This view is the (approx.) north west facing elevation.


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Location: The Moore House, Colonial National Historic Park, VA, United States
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
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