What was life like for Continental soldiers and patriots during the Revolutionary War? Immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the camp followers who travelled with the army as you explore a Revolutionary War encampm... Read More

Offered daily at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Pricing: Adults, $42; Children 12-18, $13; Children 5-11 , $4; Children under 5, Free On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. ... Read More

The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette's historic visit to our town in August 1825. Rarely noted in official records of his tour of the United States, the Frenchman's short sto... Read More

Walk or Run 250 Miles to Celebrate America’s 250th! Lace up your sneakers and get moving in the free Run America 250 Challenge: a country-wide virtual walk/run event celebrating 250 years of American history! Between July 4, 2025 and Ju... Read More

While the American Civil War permanently redefined Spotsylvania County's landscape and local history, another transformative conflict shaped its very foundation: the American Revolution. This virtual exhibit, containing detailed articles and photogra... Read More

Step into Virginia’s story through the VA250 exhibit, Celebrating Virginia’s History: A Look at Prince Edward County. This immersive display brings to life the county’s pivotal role in both Virginia’s and America’s history. Prince Edward... Read More

LYH250 is proud to announce a new book, entitled, "A Good and Pleasant Company," to be printed in 2026! We are currently accepting preorders at the link below. This book contains 250 bios of men and women whose lives and legacies had an impact on Cen... Read More

Telling ghost stories in the darkness of night is a centuries-old tradition. Experience Haunted Williamsburg, the ONLY ghost tour that goes inside historic buildings! From authentic 18th-century colonial ghost stories to creepy modern-day encounters,... Read More

The Williamsburg Bray School was one of the earliest institutions dedicated to Black education in North America. From 1760 to 1774, teacher Ann Wager likely taught hundreds of students between the ages of three and 10. Students learned the tenets of ... Read More

Join the community in this special 250th anniversary event as they confront a proclamation declaring martial law, issued in November 1775 by John Murray, Fourth Earl of Dunmore, and Royal Governor of Virginia. This event is one of many commemorati... Read More

*On Thursdays & Saturdays* In late 1718, a Royal Navy expedition dispatched from Virginia killed the pirate Blackbeard off the coast of North Carolina. Fifteen members of his crew were captured and brought to the Public Gaol in Williamsburg. They ... Read More

The exhibition honors the African American Men and Women who served in the Revolutionary War. Through rare documents, profiles, military records, and historical interpretation, it restores the visibility of those whose courage helped shape the ... Read More

Finally Remembered: The Black Patriots of Central Virginia exhibition will be on display at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center from September 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026. The exhibition honors the African American Men and Women... Read More

In time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, discover new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the folk art of Oscar de Mejo created during the 1976 Bicentenni... Read More

Highland is pleased to host the VA250 traveling exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation, from November 3 through December 15, 2025. The Give Me Liberty traveling exhibition explores the unique and essential Virginia people, ev... Read More

The Rockbridge Historical is proud to partner with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, by hosting the traveling exhibit, "Virginia and the Vietnam War," from November 2 to December 15, 2025, at the RHS Museum (101 E. Washington St., Lexington, ... Read More

Long Branch Historic House & Farm is proud to display the Virginia Museums of History and Culture's traveling exhibition, "Give Me Liberty." Virginia was the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most populous of Britain's American colonies. Virginians-th... Read More

In partnership with the Town of Purcellville, Celebrate the 9th year of this community film festival featuring films created by residents of Loudoun County or those with ties to the community. This year's theme is "Independence". Awards presentation ... Read More

Determined: The 400-Year Struggle for Black Equality traces four centuries of Black history in Virginia through stories of extraordinary individuals who struggled for equality and, in the process, profoundly shaped the nature of American society and ... Read More