History LOVE in Virginia Historical LOVE Signs You Can Visit Driving through Virginia, you can quickly see that we love LOVE. Virginia is for lovers – beach lovers, mountain lovers, hiking lovers, wine lovers, oyster lovers, and yes, history lovers. Virginia is the home to many historical sites and museums that are accompanied by the...

Virginia celebrates bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour French hero’s legacy shines as a beacon of unity in a divided America Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov Kat Smith kat@lafayette200.org RICHMOND, VA (September 30, 2024) – Virginia is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour, a historic event...

OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Virginia is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour, a historic event that captivated a nation and brought Americans together during a time of political and social division not unlike the present. Click here for an updated list of events...

VA250 License Plates Now Available Drive with a piece of history! Are you ready to show your pride in America’s 250th anniversary? The VA250 commemorative license plate is now available for purchase! As a symbol of our nation’s rich history and bright future, this limited-edition license plate offers a unique opportunity to drive with a...

Reading Revolution Week Proclamation Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin is recognizing October 14 – 18, 2024, leading up to Yorktown Victory Day, as Reading Revolution Week. The VA250 Commission has generously donated 15 books for members of the Governor’s Cabinet and policy leaders to read to 2nd – 4th grade students throughout next week. READ...