A Common Cause To All
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this event?
A Common Cause to All: A Gathering of States, will once again take place in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia for the 2nd annual event in March of 2024.
The inaugural event took place 250 years after Virginia’s Committee of Correspondence on March 12, 1773.
When is the event?
Registration begins Monday, March 18 and the conference ends Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Who should attend?
State History Museum Directors, state 250th planners, Virginia local VA250 planners and committee members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
How much does it cost?
There is no fee for registration. 250th planners from other states and across Virginia are our distinguished guests for this event of collaboration and partnership.
Attendees need only pay for travel and lodging expenses.
How do I register?
Click here to register. Currently, registration is only open for state 250 planners but will be available to local VA250 planners soon.
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 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
Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission
Mobile: (804) 205-0788
cwilson@va250.virginia.gov
Elizabeth Mancano, Deputy Director
Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission
(804) 350-3227
emancano@va250.virginia.gov