JUNE 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU   Fridays and Saturdays in June A Lamentable Evil Focus Tour at Scotchtown Hanover County Join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s...

MAY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Attention, history buffs and liberty lovers! The May edition of the Revolutionary Rumble is here, ready to whisk you back to a time of brave colonists and the fight for independence. In this issue, we’ll delve into inspiring tales of heroism, explore captivating historic landmarks, and commemorate the...

APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER History buffs and patriots rejoice! We bring you exciting news on all fronts of Virginia’s commemoration of the American Revolution’s 250th anniversary. Get details on a grand Independence Day celebration planned for the Virginia State Capitol, an awe-inspiring international fleet set to sail into Virginia waters in 2026, and a recap of...

APRIL 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble As the spirit of liberty takes flight once more, Virginians, April beckons! This month, we rededicate ourselves to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, a time when our Commonwealth stood proud in the fight for independence. Immerse yourselves in the stories of heroes, both ordinary and extraordinary,...

A Tapestry: Reflecting on the 2024 “A Common Cause To All” Convening of States By Mike Frontiero VA250 Huzzah! The echoes of fife and drum still resonate as we reflect on the inspiring “A Common Cause to All” conference held in Colonial Williamsburg. Nearly 450 commemoration planners from 37 states registered for this year’s gathering,...

VA250 conference calls for unity in America’s 250th anniversary commemoration A resounding call for unity opened the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission’s (VA250) “A Common Cause to All” conference as keynote dinner speakers emphasized the importance of an inclusive commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary while honoring the revolutionary spirit of 1776. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation President...

A Revolutionary Voice Hannah Lee Corbin and the Fight for Representation By Mike Frontiero VA250 In the clamor for independence, one voice stood out – not for its booming volume, but for its audacity. Hannah Lee Corbin, from Virginia’s prominent Lee family in Westmoreland County, defied the limitations placed on women of her time. Born...

MARCH 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble History enthusiasts and patriots, unite! “March” into the Revolutionary spirit with the latest edition of the Revolutionary Rumble. Get ready to uncover inspiring stories, explore historic sites, and celebrate the spirit of independence that shaped a nation. Mark these events on your calendar! FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU  ...

James Armistead Lafayette Patriot & Double Agent One of the most prominent black Virginians to serve the newly independent United States during the American Revolution was a man history would know as “James Armistead Lafayette.” He would never personally use “Armistead” his surname and “Lafayette” wouldn’t come until much later in his life. James was...

America’s 250th commemoration needs your voice by Senator Mamie Locke VA250 Vice Chair As an African American woman serving as vice chair of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission and chair of its African American Advisory Council, I’ve been asked, “Why are you playing a key role in leading a commemoration of the 250th anniversary...