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May 26, 2025
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Mike Frontiero
VA250 Mobile Museum bringing revolutionary history experience to the Northern Neck May 28
RICHMOND, VA – Step back in time and experience Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” visits Kilmarnock. This innovative traveling exhibit will bring the story of the nation’s founding directly to the residents of Lancaster and Northumberland counties on May 28th at Kilmarnock Town Centre Park (150 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482). It will be open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience
More than just a static display, “Out of Many, One” is a cutting-edge, immersive, and hands-on exhibition housed within a custom-built 53-foot expandable tractor-trailer. Utilizing high-tech displays, interactive exhibits, and compelling artifacts, the museum offers visitors of all ages an engaging journey through the pivotal events, groundbreaking ideas, and diverse individuals who shaped America in its earliest days. It highlights Virginia’s essential contributions as the birthplace of the nation and its ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union.
Region’s little-known Revolutionary history
The visit is particularly relevant to the Kilmarnock area, a community with its own deep connections to the Revolutionary era. During the 18th century, what is now Kilmarnock (known then by names like “The Crossroads” and “Steptoe’s Ordinary”) was a vital rural and commercial hub in the Northern Neck. Residents of Lancaster and Northumberland counties, where the town is located, actively supported the Patriot cause by contributing men to the militia, providing essential supplies, and upholding the revolutionary spirit prevalent throughout Virginia’s Tidewater region.
The area was home to numerous patriots, including some of Virginia’s founders, who served in both local governance and the Continental Army. The region’s strategic location along the Chesapeake Bay and its navigable rivers made it crucial for transportation and communication during the conflict. Although Kilmarnock itself did not host major battles, its history is intrinsically linked to the broader struggles for independence. The experience of prominent residents, such as Thomas Gaskins V – a House of Burgesses delegate and militia recruiter – underscores the local impact; his estate was notably attacked by British privateers in 1781, illustrating the constant threat faced by Chesapeake communities and their contributions to resisting British efforts to disrupt the local economy.
The Mobile Museum’s visit offers a unique opportunity for Kilmarnock area residents and visitors to connect directly with these stories, understand the local context within the statewide narrative, and engage with the upcoming commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Event details:
- What: VA250 Mobile Museum Experience “Out of Many, One”
- When: Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Where: Kilmarnock Town Centre Park, 150 N Main St, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
- Admission: Free and open to the public
Mobile Museum images: credit VA250
About the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250)
Established by the General Assembly in 2020, VA250 serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the Independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia. From its founding ideals to its leading figures, more of what made America happen, happened here in Virginia. Which makes Virginia the ideal place to learn about our nation’s beginnings, no matter what state you call home. As America prepares to mark 250 years of Independence, the VA250 invites you to come reconnect with your country, in the place that made it possible. Join us at VA250.org.
