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...

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...

Rob and Jean Estes Commit $125,000 for 250th Commemorative Museum Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (September 13, 2023) – Rob and Jean Estes have committed $125,000 to the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, a traveling museum that will celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday, in honor of the Virginia Trucking Association. The gift, announced by...