A Common Cause To All

A Convening of States

March 18 – 20, 2024

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State planners gathered for a second time at The Williamsburg Lodge for three days of collaboration and unity for the 250th commemoration. Nearly 450 planners from 37 states and 44 Virginia localities registered for the conference to collaborate as the nation prepares for its semiquincentennial commemoration.

Hosted by the VA250 Commission and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, this gathering provided a platform for attendees to participate in meaningful discussions about the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation. The diverse group of speakers, including Governor Glenn Youngkin and Justice John Charles Thomas, brought unique perspectives to the table, inspiring enriching discussions.

To close the program, attendees were invited to a special presentation by Colonial Williamsburg, reenacting the Virginian response to the “shock of electricity” that was the Boston Tea Party. What started as a “day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer” turned into more robust protesting against the British which sparked the flames of revolution.

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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Save the Dates for 2025!

 
Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, March 23, 2025
Events marking the 250th anniversary of
Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech
St. John’s Church in Richmond
 
Monday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Final Convening of “A Common Cause To All”
The Williamsburg Lodge

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

March 26, 2024
Source: Shore Daily News

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

March 19, 2024
Source: VA250 Blog

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

March 17, 2024
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