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‘Give Me Liberty’ exhibit at Richmond museum to kick off nation’s 250th anniversary

‘Give Me Liberty’ exhibit at Richmond museum to kick off nation’s 250th anniversary

November 13, 2024
Augusta Free Press

Lost for centuries, Virginia school for enslaved children gets new life

Lost for centuries, Virginia school for enslaved children gets new life

October 30, 2024
The Washington Post

Annual Quarter Place tribute draws big crowd

Annual Quarter Place tribute draws big crowd

October 24, 2024
The Altavista Journal

Ribbon cutting held for portion of York River shoreline stabilization project being completed

Ribbon cutting held for portion of York River shoreline stabilization project being completed

October 23, 2024
Wavy TV


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200 years later, Major General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Virginia

200 years later, Major General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Virginia

October 2, 2024
RIC Today

If you want to get a sense of America, head to Virginia

If you want to get a sense of America, head to Virginia

September 6, 2024
Australian Financial Review

Where MAGA Granddads and Resistance Moms Go to Learn America’s Most Painful History Lessons

Where MAGA Granddads and Resistance Moms Go to Learn America’s Most Painful History Lessons

August 31, 2024
Politico

Rockingham County schools preparing for upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

August 28, 2024
Daily News-Record

Plaque commemorating Revolutionary War events unveiled at Thoroughgood House

Plaque commemorating Revolutionary War events unveiled at Thoroughgood House

August 27, 2024
WHRO

After years in limbo, historic Harrison House could finally get its multi-million-dollar renovation

After years in limbo, historic Harrison House could finally get its multi-million-dollar renovation

August 27, 2024
The Harrisonburg Citizen

Historic Germanna receives grant from National Park Service

Historic Germanna receives grant from National Park Service

August 26, 2024
Culpeper Star-Exponent

Staunton: City to participate in 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War

Staunton: City to participate in 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War

August 24, 2024
Augusta Free Press

Immerse yourself in colonial life at ‘General Andrew Lewis: Colonial Hero Day,’ Sept. 7

Immerse yourself in colonial life at ‘General Andrew Lewis: Colonial Hero Day,’ Sept. 7

August 21, 2024
The Roanoke Times

Boston gets all the rave, but Yorktown threw its own tea party

Boston gets all the rave, but Yorktown threw its own tea party

August 20, 2024
Virginia Living

Williamsburg still seeking stories of Black history for heritage trail

Williamsburg still seeking stories of Black history for heritage trail

August 16, 2024
The Daily Press

Across Virginia, localities are hosting events related to upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Across Virginia, localities are hosting events related to upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

August 13, 2024
Cardinal News

New Visit Williamsburg CEO looks to guide area into new age of tourism

New Visit Williamsburg CEO looks to guide area into new age of tourism

July 31, 2024
The Virginian-Pilot

Preservation Fund to prepare for U.S. 250th anniversary

Preservation Fund to prepare for U.S. 250th anniversary

July 26, 2024
Times Virginian

Q&A: USA @250 & why historical tourism is expected to increase

Q&A: USA @250 & why historical tourism is expected to increase

July 26, 2024
Digital Journal

Revolutionary embers sparked in Albemarle 250 years ago

Revolutionary embers sparked in Albemarle 250 years ago

July 26, 2024
29 News

Hundreds Gather in Alexandria, Virginia for Historic 250th Anniversary of Fairfax Resolves

Hundreds Gather in Alexandria, Virginia for Historic 250th Anniversary of Fairfax Resolves

July 24, 2024
The Zebra

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $20 Million for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $20 Million for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial

July 23, 2024
Shore Daily News

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces $20M for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces $20M for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial

July 21, 2024
WY Daily

$20M to go to preserving historic sites in Virginia

$20M to go to preserving historic sites in Virginia

July 17, 2024
Fox 5 DC

Virginia: State provides $20M for 250th U.S. anniversary preparations

Virginia: State provides $20M for 250th U.S. anniversary preparations

July 17, 2024
Augusta Free Press

Yorktown to commemorate 1774 anti-taxation resolution

Yorktown to commemorate 1774 anti-taxation resolution

July 11, 2024
The Connection

Fourth of July in Capitol Square

Fourth of July in Capitol Square by Delegate Paul Krizek

July 11, 2024
The Connection

Letter – Resounding success

July 10, 2024
The Smithfield Times

Drone show caps Independence Day at Virginia's State Capitol celebration

Drone show caps Independence Day at Virginia’s State Capitol celebration

July 7, 2024
CBS 6 News Richmond

State celebrates 250th anniversary of Jefferson purchasing Natural Bridge

State celebrates 250th anniversary of Jefferson purchasing Natural Bridge

July 5, 2024
WDBJ7

Letting freedom ring

Letting freedom ring

July 9, 2024
The Smithfield Times

America 250: How Maryland, Virginia and D.C. will mark the milestone

America 250: How Maryland, Virginia and D.C. will mark the milestone

July 4, 2024
Washington Business Journal

What to know about Thursday's Independence Day event at the Virginia State Capitol

What to know about Thursday’s Independence Day event at the Virginia State Capitol

July 4, 2024
Richmond Times-Dispatch

VA250 Fourth of July Celebration returns to State Capitol

VA250 Fourth of July Celebration returns to State Capitol

July 3, 2024
12 On Your Side

Celebrate Independence Day at the Virginia State Capitol

July 3, 2024
ABC 8 News

Top five weekend events: Fireworks, Music at Maymont & Maggie Walker Celebration

Top five weekend events: Fireworks, Music at Maymont & Maggie Walker Celebration

July 3, 2024
Richmond Times-Dispatch

VA250 LEADS STATEWIDE BELL-RINGING CEREMONY FOR FOURTH OF JULY

VA250 Leads Statewide Bell-Ringing Ceremony for Fourth of July

July 3, 2024
Shore Daily News

The Bell Tolls at Five: Fourth of July Kicks-Off Two Years of VA250 Celebrations

The Bell Tolls at Five: Fourth of July Kicks-Off Two Years of VA250 Celebrations

July 1, 2024
The Phil VA

Virginians invited to take part in statewide bell-ringing on July 4; more

Virginians invited to take part in statewide bell-ringing on July 4; more

June 28, 2024
Cardinal News

VA250 hosts American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit at Virginia State Capitol

VA250 hosts American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit at Virginia State Capitol

June 27, 2024
RVA Hub

A time for civics education

A time for civics education

June 27, 2024
Cardinal News

Ring in the Fourth of July at the Virginia State Capitol Bell Tower

June 27, 2024
ABC 8 News

Tourism in Culpeper!

Tourism in Culpeper!

June 25, 2024
FOX 5 Richmond

More details released for Virginia State Capitol July 4 celebration

June 21, 2024
ABC 8 News

Va. State Capitol is hosting exhibition on Revolutionary War

Va. State Capitol is hosting exhibition on Revolutionary War

June 25, 2024
Gazette Leader

Lafayette Marker Unveiled at Loudoun Courthouse

Lafayette Marker Unveiled at Loudoun Courthouse

June 25, 2024
Loudoun Now

Connect RVA: VA250 4th of July Celebration!

Connect RVA: VA250 4th of July Celebration!

June 21, 2024
FOX Richmond

Virginia Capitol will host a Fourth of July celebration

Virginia Capitol will host a Fourth of July celebration

June 21, 2024
Axios Richmond

More details released for Virginia State Capitol July 4 celebration

June 21, 2024
ABC 8 News

25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation for Virginia’s 250th Commemoration

June 14, 2024
Virginia Tourism Corporation

250th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Purchase of Natural Bridge To Be Celebrated

250th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Purchase of Natural Bridge To Be Celebrated

June 5, 2024
The Roanoke Star

VA250 Independence Day celebration at the Virginia State Capitol

May 19, 2024
Source: Cape Charles Mirror

Singing for America: Mathews teen releases patriotic CD for VA250

Singing for America: Mathews teen releases patriotic CD for VA250

May 8, 2024
Source: Daily Press

Commentary: 250 years later, Native Americans have a chance to reclaim the narrative

Commentary: 250 years later, Native Americans have a chance to reclaim the narrative

May 3, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Independence Day celebration taking place at Virginia State Capitol

Independence Day celebration taking place at Virginia State Capitol

April 25, 2024
Source: Cardinal News

In Virginia and across the nation, planning is underway for a 250th birthday in 2026

In Virginia and across the nation, planning is underway for a 250th birthday in 2026

April 16, 2024
Source: Cardinal News

Celebrating Virginia's Role In America's Independence

Celebrating Virginia’s Role In America’s Independence

April 8, 2024
Source: 12 On Your Side

Hundreds gather in Williamsburg to plan America’s 250th birthday celebrations

Hundreds gather in Williamsburg to plan America’s 250th birthday celebrations

April 8, 2024
Source: The Enterprise

Williamsburg Plays Host to Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference

Williamsburg Plays Host to Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference

March 31, 2024
Source: WY Daily

Virginia Festivities to Capture the Spirit of ’76

Virginia Festivities to Capture the Spirit of ’76

March 21, 2024
Source: Leisure Group Travel

Youngkin welcomes leaders to Williamsburg to help plan America’s 250th anniversary

Youngkin welcomes leaders to Williamsburg to help plan America’s 250th anniversary

March 20, 2024
Source: The Virginian-Pilot

VA250 Conference Calls for Unity in America's 250th Anniversary Commemoration

VA250 Conference Calls for Unity in America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration

March 26, 2024
Source: Shore Daily News

Colonial Williamsburg, VA250 to Host Second Planning Event for America’s 250th

Colonial Williamsburg, VA250 to Host Second Planning Event for America’s 250th

March 17, 2024
Source: WY Daily

Commentary: In 2026, America will celebrate its most important milestone. Virginia must be ready

Commentary: In 2026, America will celebrate its most important milestone. Virginia must be ready

February 27, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Paves the Way to 250 Years of American Independence: Leaders Unite in Commemoration

Virginia Paves the Way to 250 Years of American Independence: Leaders Unite in Commemoration

February 22, 2024
Source: BNN Breaking

VA250 Honorary Leadership Council Announced

VA250 Honorary Leadership Council Announced

February 22, 2024
Source: WY Daily

Youngkin recalls Henry's spark of Revolutionary history - and recent history

Youngkin recalls Henry’s spark of Revolutionary history – and recent history

February 21, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

State leaders announce plan to commemorate American Revolution

State leaders announce plan to commemorate American Revolution

February 21, 2024
Source: RIC Today

Gov. Youngkin To Highlight Statewide Events Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Gov. Youngkin To Highlight Statewide Events Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

February 19, 2024
Source: The Roanoke Star

Column: America's 250th commemoration needs your voice

Column: America’s 250th commemoration needs your voice

February 11, 2024
Source: The Virginian-Pilot

A bleak landscape awaited general in historic Crossing of the Dan

A bleak landscape awaited general in historic Crossing of the Dan

February 5, 2024
Source: The Gazette-Virginian

Discover Black Heritage: The Williamsburg Bray School

Discover Black Heritage: The Williamsburg Bray School

February 1, 2024
Source: The TODAY Show

Richmond to mark 1781 attack with multi-day program

January 3, 2024
Source: WTVR CBS 6

Virginia celebration of nation's 250th birthday gets early start

Virginia celebration of nation’s 250th birthday gets early start

January 2, 2024
Source: Gazette Leader

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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
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