Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration

For the 250th, we’re collecting the voices that complete it – yours included. And you don’t have to start from scratch. You can: 🎤 Share an audio story 👩‍💻 Or write your reflection No pressure. No perfect words required. Just your experience. sharemorestories.com/va250-storytel…

Follow the story of London Pleasants as he moves from enslavement to self-emancipation during the American Revolution, navigating choices that defined his future. 🗓️ May 23 | 1:00–2:00pm 📍Henrico County, VA → Learn more: va250.org/event-detail/?…

The #VA250 Mobile Museum Experience is currently visiting Natural Bridge State Park. When you visit the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, take a stop inside this FREE museum. 📅 Today through May 20 🕛 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. va250.org/mobile-museum/

Few figures in Virginia history are as debated as Lord Dunmore. This program explores his actions — and how different communities understood his role in dramatically different ways. 🗓️ May 21 | 7:00–8:00pm Middleburg Library, VA → Learn more: va250.org/event-detail/?…

#OnThisDay, 250 years ago, the Fifth Virginia Convention unanimously passed a resolution instructing their delegates to the Continental Congress to propose that the colonies declare independence from Great Britain. 📸 @colonialwmsburg

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 With reenactors, music, and cultural experiences, this celebration invites visitors of all ages to connect with our past in an engaging way. May 16 | 10am–2pm | King and Queen Courthouse Green, VA
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The American Revolution was shaped by more voices than we often hear. This program explores the role of Tribal nations in Virginia and how their decisions and alliances influenced the path toward independence. May 16 | 11:am–12:30pm | Fredericksburg, VA va250.org/event-detail/?…

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 This guided walk highlights the women whose influence helped shape the city—and whose stories continue to inspire today. 🗓️ May 16 | 12:00–3:00pm
📍Old Town Alexandria, VA
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The Flame of Revolution brings the Fifth Virginia Convention to life, commemorating 250 years since the Convention that helped ignite America’s break from Britain. 🗓️ May 15 | 8:30pm–9:30pm 📍Capitol Circle, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA va250.org/event-detail/?…

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Every generation helps carry the story forward and mothers have shaped families, communities, and the legacy of Virginia throughout our history. 📸 Mother's Day Buffet at Mount Vernon | May 10 @MountVernon

Some stories are best experienced where they happened. This walk invites you to explore the lives of women who shaped Falls Church, offering a deeper understanding of their contributions to community and history. 🗓️ May 9 | 10am–4pm
📍Cherry Hill Park va250.org/event-detail/?…

Through traditional instruments and powerful storytelling, Hubby Jenkins traces the African American roots of folk music and their lasting influence across generations. 🗓️ May 9 | 7:00–9:00pm
📍Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, VA va250.org/event-detail/?…

May 3 - 9 is #NationalTravelAndTourismWeek and Virginia's incredible historic sites and museums statewide are one of the major reasons people come to the state. When you visit, get these locations stamped on your VA250 Passport. Click here to learn more: va250.org/passport/

#OnThisDayInHistory 250 years ago in 1776, delegates gathered in Williamsburg for the Fifth Virginia Convention, beginning debates that would soon lead to a call for full independence.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲? VA250 is back with a new batch of questions to test your knowledge of American history. Take the Quiz ➡️ va250.org/take-the-250-c… #AmericaMadeInVirginia #VA250

Join author Andrew Lawler for a closer look at the tensions, alliances, and decisions that helped push a colony toward revolution—and the individuals whose roles are often overlooked. 🗓️ May 8 | 5:30–8:00pm
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This exhibition places 19th-century depictions of George Washington alongside contemporary works that challenge those narratives—inviting viewers to reconsider whose stories are told, and whose are left. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts va250.org/event-detail/?…

We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth brings together voices from across generations and continents, sharing personal journeys of migration, identity, and belonging. Through Sept 7
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The Hampton Mosaic Festival brings that story to life through music, dance, food, and traditions from around the world—creating a space where cultures connect and histories are shared. 🗓️ May 2 | 10:00am–7:00pm 📍Hampton History Museum, Hampton, VA va250.org/event-detail/?…

Throughout April, communities across the Commonwealth came together to learn, reflect, celebrate, and explore. As America approaches its 250th year, we honor the power of gathering and the shared experiences that connect us across generations. Join Now - va250.org