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Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation highlights Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution. It explores the continental and global forces as well as the actions of both iconic and ordinary people that brought about a model of democratic government that changed the world. Join members of the VMHC education team for thirty minute highlight tours as they offer you an introduction to our newest exhibition!

FAQs:

Do I need to register for this event?
No! This is included in price of admission. Once you have purchased your museum ticket, meet your guide by the admissions desk at 1:00pm.
What age level is this for?
This is a family friendly event, though it is geared at older youth & adult audiences.

While you are at the museum, drop in anytime between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm for special Spring Break hands-on stations themed around the American Revolution and our Give Me Liberty exhibition. Educators will be upstairs in our galleries with replica artifacts and scavenger hunts. Stop by and learn about what items Continental Army soldiers carried with them, what clothes they wore, and even see some examples of letters they would have written.

Tour is included with purchase of daily admission ticket.