DECEMBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Deck the halls with boughs of holly and a dash of history! 🎅🏽📜 Our December events newsletter is filled with festive fun, from historical reenactments to holiday markets. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU Through December 8 Albemarle County Wreath Workshops Monticello’s annual Wreath Workshops are a time-treasured tradition to...
NOVEMBER 2024 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 Through November 30 Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg – American Indian Heritage Month American Indians, Native Americans, and/or Indigenous peoples were a regular and frequent...
OCTOBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Virginia is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Major General Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour, a historic event that captivated a nation and brought Americans together during a time of political and social division not unlike the present. Click here for an updated list of events...
SEPTEMBER 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU September 1 Fairfax County All the President’s Pups Dog Tour Bring your dog along on this 1.25-mile walking tour and explore canine life at Mount Vernon. The tour stops at five historic locations, including the historic west gate. Along the way learn about...
AUGUST 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU August 2 Richmond Indigenous Perspectives Closing Celebration The Library of Virginia presents an “Indigenous Perspectives” exhibition closing celebration featuring performances and displays from tribal representatives. A drumming circle, dancing and demonstrations of traditional crafts will celebrate Virginia’s 11 federally and state-recognized tribes. Stop...
JULY 2024 EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU July 11 Arlington County Revolutionary Arlington Kevin Vincent will set the stage for the role that the area now known as Arlington County played during the Revolution. At that time, the 26 square miles had less than 2000 people, including the enslaved and...
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS NEWSLETTER The Revolutionary Rumble Looking for the perfect way to celebrate America’s birthday? Look no further! Make sure these events are part of your plans. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU June 28 – 29 Fairfax County: Fireworks at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Watch a dazzling fireworks show at George Washington’s estate! On...
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...
