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 […]
July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Hope you had an amazing Fourth of July! This year’s celebration kicked off a whole year of 250th anniversaries for historic events that happened right here in Virginia. Perfect time to start exploring! Photo caption: The Neighborhood Walking Tour with The Valentine; Richmond, VA FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU […]
4th of July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Special Independence Day Edition The 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is THIS FRIDAY and Virginia’s museums, historic sites, and communities have arranged for special celebrations across the Commonwealth with festivals, fireworks, readings of the declaration, and more. See below for Independence […]
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 […]