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This July will mark the 250th Anniversary of the Essex Resolutions, which were a bold declaration of the rights of Virginians as British citizens and one of the early steps on the road to the American Revolution. These Resolutions supported a tough, comprehensive trade boycott that showed that local citizens were
supportive of forceful collective colonial actions to defend their rights. The wording of the document leaves no doubt that they were strongly committed to the most forward political thinking beliefs held by leading patriots in Virginia and her sister colonies at that time, and they produced a succinct and well written statement to clearly outline these beliefs. On Saturday, July 13th, the Essex County Museum and Historical Society will celebrate this significant anniversary with a special event that will feature live music and live entertainment. This event will take place in the Museum's Max Silver
Memorial Courtyard and will be free to the public. Refreshments will be available, and in conjunction with this celebration, the Museum will debut a new exhibit, Revolutionary Essex, which will highlight the region's role during the Revolutionary War.