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...
FEBRUARY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Part 2 Attention, fellow patriots and history buffs! Drumroll, please, for the mid-February edition of the Revolutionary Rumble! This update holds more exciting events to ignite your Revolutionary spirit and we’re thrilled to bring you all the details. Mark your calendars, polish your tricornes, and prepare to delve...
FEBRUARY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Unleash your patriotic spirit with our February Must-Dos Huzzah and hoist the colors! Welcome to “The Revolutionary Rumble,” your one-stop shop for all things American Revolution 250th anniversary in Virginia! Buckle up, history buffs, because we’re about to embark on a powder-keg-packed journey through events that even King...
JANUARY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Forget resolutions, embrace revolutions! Must-do 250 events in Virginia this month Welcome to the inaugural edition of “The Revolutionary Rumble” – your monthly guide to navigating the exciting landscape of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution across our great Commonwealth! As the drums of liberty...
Virginia’s capitol marks pivotal 1781 attack with multi-day program Jan 4 – 7 Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (January 3, 2024) – The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), in partnership with the National Park Service, St. John’s Church Foundation, Henrico County Public Library, and Henrico County Recreation and Parks, will host a...
DECEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of another year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support of the VA250 Commission. We’re incredibly proud of the work Virginia has done to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, and we’re excited to share more...
Yorktown Tea Party prepares to toast 250 years of defiance Less famous cousin to Boston Tea Party is equally ‘steeped’ in history Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (December 4, 2023) – As the 250th anniversary of the world famous Boston Tea Party approaches December 16, plans are ‘brewing’ in Virginia to commemorate another...
A Brewing Revolution The Tea Party Protests that Ignited America’s Fight for Independence On May 10, 1773, the Parliament of Great Britain passed the Tea Act, which granted a monopoly to the British East India Company on tea sales in the American colonies. This act, along with other policies and taxes imposed on the...
Carly Fiorina: For A More Perfect Union, We Must Reconnect With Our Past VA250 National Honorary Chair, Carly Fiorina, spoke to the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) about the importance of sharing the whole story of history and getting every Virginia community involved. by Mike Frontiero VA250 When Carly Fiorina tells the history...
