VA250 to Host Semiquincentennial Celebration at Colonial Williamsburg July 4 America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together Will Feature Exciting Line-Up of American Artists and Lights of Freedom Drone and Fireworks Show Richmond, Va. – March 16, 2026 – On July 4, 2026, America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together, a two-hour live event, will...
VA250 Launches Signature Event Series Commemorating 250 Years of American Independence In 2026, Virginia will take center stage in the nation’s Semiquincentennial with the launch of the America Made In Virginia Signature Event Series—a sweeping commemoration for the nation marking 250 years of the ideas, debates, people, places and defining moments that forged a...
Virginia Invites Visitors to Reconnect with their Country as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary VA250 Celebrates the Commonwealth’s Role in Nation’s Founding with “America Made In Virginia” Signature Event Series, VA250 Passport and More As America enters its 250th anniversary year, Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) is inviting visitors to reconnect with their country,...
October 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble This October sees events commemorating 250 years of the U.S Navy, events celebrating the fall season, and of course, 244 years since the decisive victory at Yorktown. See below for more events happening this month and don’t forget to check out the VA250 lineup of shirts, hats, and...
Virginia Craft Beer Graphic Design Award™ The Virginia Craft Beer Graphic Design Award™ recognizes exceptional graphic design and art created for and by independent Virginia craft brewery employees and their creative partners through a public competition co-hosted by the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, VA250, and Fans of Virginia Craft Breweries. A creative partner must be sponsored by...
Commemorating History, Honoring Ancestors, and Confronting Legacies African Landing Day Remarks Senator Mamie E. Locke, VA250 Vice-Chair Good morning, and I am also excited to extend a warm welcome to everyone of you for joining us today for this commemorative event. Thank you so much for being a part of history with us today. In...
September 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Happy Labor Day! As the school year kicks off and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, Virginia is gearing up for a month of meaningful events across the Commonwealth. On September 17, Constitution Day, VA250 will host a signature event, “To Support & Defend,” recognizing the...
VA250 & Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Launch Commemorative Partnership Program Programs Aim to Engage 1 Million Craft Beer Enthusiasts by 2027 by Jenna Wines CONTACTS: Jenna Wines, jwines@vacraftbrewersguild.com Julia Loudy, jloudy@hodgespart.com RICHMOND, VA – The VA250 Commission (VA250) and the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) launched their commemorative partnership program to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution...
August 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble The celebration of America’s 250th birthday year is officially underway, and Virginia is leading the way with events that engage and inspire every community across the Commonwealth. Watch as James Madison invites the youth of Virginia and all of us to discover the revolutionary spirit and join the...
America. Made in Virginia. Fourth at the Fort Kicking off America’s 250th Year On July 4, 2025, the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) alongside The Fort Monroe Authority, the Hampton VA250 Local Committee, and the National Park Service hosted Fourth at the Fort, an all-day Independence Day event that kicked off America’s 250th year. The...
