The Power of Words: A Reading Revolution Reading Revolution Week, a statewide initiative spearheaded by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), concluded with resounding success. The [...]
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VA250 License Plates Now Available Drive with a piece of history! Are you ready to show your pride in America's 250th anniversary? The VA250 commemorative license plate is now available for purchase! [...]
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OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Virginia is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour, a historic event that captivate [...]
Read MoreVirginia celebrates bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette's Farewell Tour French hero's legacy shines as a beacon of unity in a divided America Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov Kat [...]
Read MoreHistory LOVE in Virginia
History LOVE in Virginia Historical LOVE Signs You Can Visit Driving through Virginia, you can quickly see that we love LOVE. Virginia is for lovers – beach lovers, mountain lovers, hiking lovers, win [...]
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Events Newsletter
SEPTEMBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU September 1 Fairfax County All the President's Pups Dog Tour Bring your dog along on this 1.25-mile walking tour a [...]
Read MoreA Revolution of Beer
A Revolution of Beer A Staple of Virginia History Image Credit: Colonial Williamsburg More than just a beverage, beer was a staple of daily life, a symbol of resistance, and a major player in t [...]
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AUGUST 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU August 2 Richmond Indigenous Perspectives Closing Celebration The Library of Virginia presents an “Indigenous Perspec [...]
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JULY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU July 11 Arlington County Revolutionary Arlington Kevin Vincent will set the stage for the role that the area now known [...]
Read MoreVA250 leads statewide bell-ringing ceremony for Fourth of July Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (June 27, 2024) – Virginians are invited to join in a his [...]
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