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Before the American Revolution began in 1775, the roar of guns and the beat of drums could already be heard beyond the Blue Ridge. 250 years ago, in 1774, western Virginia was engaged in America’s last “colonial” conflict, Lord Dunmore’s War. Starting in Staunton, the men of Augusta, led by Colonel Andrew Lewis marched west on an expedition to war with the Shawnee. Many of the men who would become Virginia’s heroes of the American Revolution marched with him, perhaps with ideas of American liberty already in their thoughts.

Join us at the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, September 7-8, 2024, as we explore the many facets of this often-overlooked conflict on Virginia’s frontier.

Engage with historians recreating Virginia’s heroes of ’74 as they prepare to march west towards an uncertain future.

Sit with citizens of the Shawnee nation, so to understand this conflict from their important and unique perspective, and the perspectives of their ancestors.

Learn from a star-studded panel of guest speakers, including Brigadier General Theodore Shuey Jr, Dr David Preston, Glenn Williams, Neal Hurst, Michael Cecere, and Daniel Cross.

March with the recreated Augusta County Militia to commemorate and recreate this important moment in Virginia history.

On the evening on Saturday, September 7th, join the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro 250th Committees as we rally the militia at the Augusta County Courthouse in Downtown Staunton. Muster with the men of Augusta County at 5:30 PM on the courthouse square as they march off to the Battle of Point Pleasant. Be sure to stop by the Staunton Innovation Hub to meet with the amazing organizations who are working to celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. See you there!