About

The naturalization ceremony is held in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Schedule of Events:

11:00am - 12:00pm - Naturalization Ceremony officiated by Judge Roger Gregory (Ceremony held inside the Robins Family Forum with limited seating)
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Celebrate America's newest citizens with Ukrop's cake and lemonade in Commonwealth Hall and live music
12:00pm - 2:00pm - American Treasures on display in the VMHC Library and in-gallery scavenger hunt

The ceremony will streamed live on YouTube and Facebook.

The Ceremony and Reception are free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. Entry to the ceremony is first come.

For full access the museum, please purchase Tickets for Daily Museum Admission in person or online.

Important Ceremony Information:

The Naturalization ceremony is open to the public, but all attendees must be screened for prohibited items prior to entering the Robins Family Forum. All attendees must have photo identification (driver’s license/ID card) to enter the courtroom/event space and will be screened for prohibited items.

Courtroom prohibited items:

-No weapons or potential weapons - (firearms, knives, sharp tools or instruments, pepper spray, ammunition, etc.)
-No flammable/combustible materials - (lighters, aerosol cans, etc.)
-No bags - (backpacks, purses, briefcases, etc.)
-No food or drinks
-No hats, except for religious purposes

This program is part of VMHC's 250th commemoration.