A Common Cause To All

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this event?

A Common Cause to All, will once again take place in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia for the third and final convening.

When is the event?

The conference begins Monday, March 24 and ends Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Where will I stay?

The conference hotel is the Williamsburg Lodge and reservations can be made by clicking here. Please make reservations as soon as possible as space is limited!

If driving, the address of the Williamsburg Lodge is 310 South England Street, Williamsburg, VA
23185

If other lodging options are needed, or for more information on planning your stay in the area, explore Visit Williamsburg.

What is on the agenda?

As the agenda is finalized it will be available here.

What is the A Common Cause to All registration process?

Conference Check-in will begin at 2pm on Monday, March 24 in front of the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge. The registration table will be set-up through Wednesday morning’s sessions.

What is the suggested attire for A Common Cause to All?

Monday Welcome Reception and Dinner: Business
Tuesday Sessions: Business Casual
Tuesday States Dinner and Program: Business (Consider weather for program)
Wednesday Sessions: Business Casual

Where is the States Dinner and Who is invited to it? Where is the program afterwards?

The States Dinner is on Tuesday, March 24 in the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge. With this new location, space is now available for all registered conference attendees to join!

After the dinner, we will have a processional to The Governor’s Palace to witness a special preview of Ken Burns’s upcoming film, The American Revolution. Please be aware that this will require a short walk so plan footwear accordingly and if you’d like a jacket, please be sure to bring it with you to the States Dinner.

What can I do during my free time?

On Sunday, March 23, at 1:30 pm, VA250.org will be livestreaming the special 250th anniversary reenactment of Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death” speech.

The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be open for tours in the Colonial Williamsburg Merchant’s Square from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm throughout the conference.

We also encourage attendees to head to the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg on Tuesday, March 25, for a special preview of Ken Burns’s upcoming documentary, The American Revolution.

We also encourage you to visit any of our local partner institutions such as American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Jamestown Settlement, Colonial Williamsburg, and Fort Monroe.

What is the closest airport?

The closest major airports to Williamsburg are Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF), and
Richmond International Airport (RIC).

Should I rent a car?

Car will be the easiest way to get from the airport to the hotel, and to get around the Historic
Triangle area to sight see. Having a car on site will not be necessary once at the Williamsburg
Lodge, as the area is easily walkable and there are options for transportation including
Uber/Lyft, as well as the Colonial Williamsburg shuttle for visiting the historic area and sites and
shops.

VA250 Staff Contacts:

Cheryl Wilson
Executive Director
(804) 205-0788
cwilson@va250.virginia.gov

Katherine Dabney
Director, Programs & Education
(804) 967-3748
kdabney@va250.virginia.gov