Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration

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Just as spring brings growth and possibility, the American Revolution marked the beginning of a bold new chapter in our history. Step outside, soak in the beauty of Virginia, and celebrate the season where history, and hope, continue to bloom.

🌸🌿 Hello, Spring! | VA250 🌿🌸 The first day of spring reminds us that new beginnings are woven into Virginia’s story. As the Commonwealth blooms, so too did the ideas of liberty that would take root here 250 years ago. 🧵

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𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝… Dolley helped save national treasures, including George Washington’s portrait, during the British invasion of 1814.

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.... 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲… Dolley Payne Todd was a young widow navigating life in the new capital city of Washington. 🧵 👇

"𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗮𝗵 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆" Learn more about the practice of utilizing native medicinal plants, early American practices, and if they apply to today. March 23 | 6:00-7:30pm| Fincastle Library va250.org/event-detail/?…

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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 Virginia’s 250th isn’t just one moment or one community - it’s a celebration across the entire Commonwealth. ✨ 🧵 👇

#StPatricksDay #VA250 #VirginiaHistory #Revolution250 #IrishInAmerica

From stories of service, today we celebrate heritage, history, and the enduring pursuit of freedom. Sláinte to 250 years of liberty!

🍀🇺🇸 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from VA250! 🇺🇸🍀 Did you know? Many Irish immigrants and Irish-descended patriots played important roles in the Revolutionary era, serving in the Continental Army and supporting the cause of liberty across Virginia and the colonies.

Emmy-winning documentarian @KenBurns shares his mission to tell the real history of America with his new series, 'The American Revolution,' as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary — and why he calls it his most important project yet.