VA250 Calls on Virginians to Lead the Way in Forming a More Perfect Union as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary “America Made In Virginia” Unites the Commonwealth in Celebrating Virginia’s Role in Nation’s Founding RICHMOND, Va. (June 24, 2025) — As America prepares to enter its 250th anniversary year, Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), the […]
America Made In Virginia: Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration Independence Day Celebration at Fort Monroe Shines a Spotlight on Virginia’s Youth RICHMOND, Va. (June 13, 2025) – VA250, in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority, the Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton VA250 Committee, invites the public to celebrate the […]
Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Named VA250 Commemorative Partner Craft Breweries to Celebrate “America. Made in Virginia.” VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) announced that it is the official craft beer industry Commemorative Partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission (VA250) during the Virginia Craft Beer Seminar at New Realm Brewing Co. on Monday, June 9. Together, […]
Colonial Williamsburg and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce the Winner of the National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals Virginia Finalist Moves on to National Civics Bee WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 10, 2025) — Neil Handa from Henley Middle School in Crozet, Va., was named the first-place winner at the 2025 National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals […]
June 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Your monthly guide to events commemorating Virginia’s key role in the founding of our nation as we approach America’s 250th birthday. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU JUNE 1 Isle of Wight County Windsor Castle Walking Tour From its pre-colonial existence to the present day, Windsor Castle tells the fascinating […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2025 Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov VA250 Mobile Museum bringing revolutionary history experience to the Northern Neck May 28 RICHMOND, VA – Step back in time and experience Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” visits Kilmarnock. This innovative traveling […]
May 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Your monthly guide to events commemorating Virginia’s key role in the founding of our nation as we approach America’s 250th birthday. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOUMAY 1 Virtual Red Hill Rediscovered: Patrick Henry’s Early Years Join Patrick Henry Jolly for a look into the ancestry and childhood of Patrick […]
April 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Your monthly guide to events commemorating Virginia’s key role in the founding of our nation as we approach America’s 250th birthday. Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The famous ride of Paul […]
March 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Your monthly guide to events commemorating Virginia’s key role in the founding of our nation as we approach America’s 250th birthday. Watch a livestream of the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s electrifying “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech March 23rd from St. John’s Church in Richmond […]
Virginia Museum of History & Culture Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary with Spring 2025 Exhibition ‘Give Me Liberty’ offers a fresh perspective through iconic artifacts and essential stories of America’s founding RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will spearhead the United States’ 250th anniversary commemoration with “Give Me Liberty: Virginia […]