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The bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell is in Virginia
Oct 2, 2024 – Feb. 26, 2025

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UPCOMING VA250 EVENTS

Colonial Williamsburg: American Indian Heritage Month

Colonial Williamsburg: American Indian Heritage Month

Nov 01, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024

City of Williamsburg

Turkey Shoots

Nov 11, 2024 - Mar 09, 2025

King William County

Reluctant Witness: Nicholas Cresswell Views the Revolution from Loudoun, 1774-1777

Reluctant Witness: Nicholas Cresswell Views the Revolution from Loudoun, 1774-1777

Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024

Loudoun County

Reluctant Witness: Nicholas Cresswell Views the Revolution from Loudoun, 1774-1777

Reluctant Witness: Nicholas Cresswell Views the Revolution from Loudoun, 1774-1777

Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024

Loudoun County

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Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and US Independence in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

🌟 VA250 is Hiring! 🌟 Be a part of a unique

🌟 VA250 is Hiring! 🌟

Be a part of a unique experience that only comes once every 250 years. The #VA250 Commission is hiring for three positions that are integral towards developing the programming and events that play a role in Virginia's commemoration of 250 years of American independence.

📖 Senior Program Associate
📅 Events Coordinator
✍️ Copywriter, Editor, and Proofreader

See link in bio to learn more and apply!

#virginiashistoryisamericasstory #America250 #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers #america250va #employmentopportunities #JobOpportunities

Did you know that Fairfax County is home to two of

Did you know that Fairfax County is home to two of the most visited historic sites in Virginia? Founders George Washington and George Mason made their homes here at @mount_vernon and @historicgunstonhall respectively. Not far from either site, you can learn about the almost 250 years of @usarmy history at @usarmymuseum.

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#VA250 #America250 #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers #visitfairfax #visitfairfaxva #mountvernon #gunstonhall #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #USArmyMuseum

Join the semiquincentennial movement by commemorat

Join the semiquincentennial movement by commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Virginia’s history is not just America’s story, it’s also YOUR story. You can become a part of history by:

✉️ Subscribing to VA250 newsletter
🙋 Becoming a volunteer
🤝 Joining a local committee
📅 Attending commemorative events
💲 Donating to support VA250 programming

However you get involved, you will help ensure every community feels connected to this significant milestone and contribute to a lasting legacy of unity and reflection. See link in bio for more information.

#VA250 #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #america250va #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers #America250

As the VA-1 Governor's Tourism Summit winds down,

As the VA-1 Governor's Tourism Summit winds down, we're grateful to @visitvirginia , the @vrlta, and @omnihomestead for hosting a fantastic event and giving #VA250 the opportunity to engage the Virginia tourism community. Together, we're making history! See link in bio to join the semiquincentennial movement today!

#Virginiaisforlovers #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #america250 #america250va

From the beaches of Yorktown to William & Mary and

From the beaches of Yorktown to William & Mary and the Executive Mansion, Major General Lafayette has certainly made his rounds in Virginia for his farewell tour's 200th anniversary with plenty more stops to come. See link in bio for more on the Lafayette Bicentennial.

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#VA250 is back at the VA-1 Governor's Tourism Summ

#VA250 is back at the VA-1 Governor's Tourism Summit to spread the word of Virginia's commemoration to Virginia's tourism professionals for the nation's 250th! If you're attending, be sure to stop by the VA250 table!

@visitvirginia @vrlta #america250va #America250 #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers #va1tourismsummit

🤫Take a sneak peek at the #VA250 Mobile Museum

🤫Take a sneak peek at the #VA250 Mobile Museum Experience under construction by our partners at @spevco. ️This interactive "museum on wheels" will soon travel Virginia (and beyond!) commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. Want to bring history to your community? Apply to host the Mobile Museum Experience today! https://va250.org/mobile-museum/

#america250va #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #America250 #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers #mobilemuseum #mobilemuseumexperience @visitvirginia

Today, on #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and

Today, on #VeteransDay, we honor the brave men and women who have served our nation, that carry on the spirit of those who fought for independence 250 years ago. Thank you to all who served.

#VA250 #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #America250 #america250va

🎉 Happy 249th Birthday to the @marines! Since N

🎉 Happy 249th Birthday to the @marines! Since November 10, 1775, even before our nation’s founding, the Marines have stood as a symbol of honor, courage, and commitment, defending our nation at home and abroad. #VA250 will be honoring the Marines, Army, and Navy during their 250th anniversaries in 2025.

📷 @quanticomarineband performing at VA250's 4th of July event at the Virginia State Capitol

#Marines #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #America250 #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers

On October 27, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette dine

On October 27, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette dined at the Executive Mansion with Governor James Pleasants as part of his celebrated return to the United States as “Guest of the Nation,” 50 years after the end of the Revolutionary War. To mark that occasion, Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin hosted an event at the mansion, together with the #VA250 Commission and The American Friends of Lafayette, to highlight the power of place and the importance of key anniversary moments during Virginia’s 250th commemoration of the nation’s founding. Lafayette's legacy of unity and hope remains a beacon for our journey toward a more perfect union today. Discover the power of anniversary moments with VA250. See link in bio for the full video.

#OnThisDay, 250 years ago, Yorktown had its own te

#OnThisDay, 250 years ago, Yorktown had its own tea party. While smaller than its Bostonian cousin, this protest showed support for the Revolutionary cause. #yorktownteaparty #va250

#OnThisDay, 250 Years ago, a group of men that inc

#OnThisDay, 250 Years ago, a group of men that included Virginian Thomas Nelson, Jr. marched to the Yorktown waterfront, boarded the British ship Virginia, and dumped two half-chests of tea into the York River. While smaller than its Bostonian cousin, this protest showed support for the Revolutionary cause.

Today, this moment was reenacted on the York River during the Yorktown Tea Party Festival. This festival will continue, with more reenactments throughout the weekend along with exhibits, blacksmith demonstrations, living history stations, and more! Click here to learn more: https://va250.org/yorktown-tea-party-250th/

@visityorktown @colonialnps @jyfmuseums @watermensmuseum #yorktownteaparty #yorktownteaparty250 #VA250 #America250 #america250va #virginiashistoryisamericasstory #virginiaisforhistorylovers #virginiaisforlovers

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