Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration

African Landing Commemoration Week at Fort Monroe will take place August 22 - 29.. That last day will feature an unveiling of the first sculpture created for the African Landing Memorial. Learn more: visithampton.com/african-landin…

Join us on September 12, 2026 in Richmond, VA, for a unique race experience that honors more than 400 years of Black history through movement, community, and purpose. 📍 Abner Clay Park, Richmond, VA 📅 September 12, 2026 Register: runrichmond1619.org/race-weekend/1…

Just like how the revolution didn't end on July 4, neither does the VA250 Passport. Through Dec 31, 2026, this booklet helps you chronicle your adventure to Virginia's historic sites and museums while also earning special discounts and prizes. buff.ly/L8jVkWc

At Monticello, this immersive program invites you to reflect on the Declaration, its creation, and the transformative ideas that shaped a new nation. 🗓️ July 29 - August 1 📍 Thomas Jefferson's Monticello → Learn more: va250.org/event-detail/?…

𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 This exhibition invites visitors to step into the stories of those who lived through the Revolutionary era. 🗓️ July 30 → Plan your visit: va250.org/event-detail/?…

Independence was not a single moment, but a series of decisions, risks, and turning points. This program explores the events that shaped the outcome of the Revolutionary War—and the nation that followed. 🗓️ July 30 → Learn more: va250.org/event-detail/?…

The Odyssey the way Christopher Nolan intended. 🎬 Unfortunately, the VA250 Mobile Museum doesn't include IMAX. But it does include many interactive screens including a hologram of Patrick Henry giving his famous speech. See where it is heading next: va250.org/mobile-museum/

Did the nation's 250th jog your memory on American history? Put that knowledge to use by taking on the next 10 questions of the 250 Challenge! va250.org/take-the-250-c… 📸 @colonialwmsburg

On August 22, 2026, join the African Landing Day commemoration at Fort Monroe as we honor the first Africans brought to English North America in 1619 and recognize their enduring legacy of culture, identity, resistance, and triumph. va250.org/event-detail/?…

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Two women, one from Massachusetts and another from Virginia, hid their true identities serving as part of the American Revolution. This lecture will be followed by a screening focused on America’s women during the Revolutionary War. 🗓️ July 22 va250.org/event-detail/?…

The Chihamba Cultural Arts Festival brings together performance, tradition, and storytelling—reflecting the vibrancy of African American culture across Virginia. 🗓️ July 25 📍Charlottesville, VA → Learn more: va250.org/event-detail/?…

The Revolution on Screen invites participants to explore how the Revolution has been portrayed in film and television. 🗓️ July 21 va250.org/event-detail/?…

OK, we're still not quite "over" the incredible night that was America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together. If you're not over it either, you can view the entire archived show on va250.org/250-years-toge…. 📸 @colonialwmsburg

Thank you to the Commemorative Partners of #VA250! From local businesses and museums to universities and local committees, you all played a role in bringing this commemoration across the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. va250.org/commemorative-…

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 "𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 🚚 July Fourth was not the end for the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience. These two trucks will continue to bring key stories of Virginia's rich history to schools, museums, festivals, and more. va250.org/mobile-museum/

You don't just declare independence. You have to win it too. 🤷‍♂️ And that decisive victory only happened in one place.

Join Alexandria Celebrates Women for a guided three-mile walking tour through Old Town, highlighting the lives and contributions of remarkable women—from the Revolutionary era to the 20th century. 🗓️ July 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19 va250.org/event-detail/?…

One week ago today, #VA250 celebrated the nation’s 250th in Williamsburg where thousands of spectators took the semiquincentennial pledge. Inspired by the oath that new citizens must take, this pledge is for all U.S. citizens to recommit to the ideals and carry them forward.

Join the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for "We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth," an exhibition that explores the stories, journeys, and contributions that continue to shape the Commonwealth today. virginiahistory.org/exhibitions/we…