Commemoration related exhibits are already happening throughout Virginia and can be found in the listing below. If you would like VA250 to include exhibits not currently listed here, please click here to submit your exhibit.
Run America 250 - Virtual RaceWalk 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
Spotsylvania in the American Revolution: A Virtual ExhibitWhile 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
Celebrating Virginia’s History: A Look at Prince Edward CountyStep 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
"A Good & Pleasant Company" Book SaleLYH250 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
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown: Fresh Views of the American RevolutionDiscover new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the folk art of Oscar de Mejo created during the 1976 Bicentennial and through engaging community art. View more than a dozen original paintings of de Mejo’s wo... Read More
Following the Dragon: Chinese Ming Porcelain in Early Jamestown Special ExhibitionPresented in partnership with Jamestown Rediscovery, this groundbreaking special exhibition explores compelling discoveries that connect the early years of the Jamestown colony and Asia. Featuring Chinese porcelain uncovered during excavations of 1... Read More
Purcellville Arts Council Art Shows: Commemorating America's 250thThe Purcellville Arts Council hosts art shows in Purcellville Town Hall. To help commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's independence: • Country Roads – January through March 2026 • By the Dawn’s Early Light and the Twilight’s La... Read More
Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the TruthTitus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the Truth juxtaposes famous 19th-century paintings of George Washington with contemporary portraits and sculptural works that offer 21st-century perspectives of those same subjects. ... Read More
VMFA on the Road: An Artmobile for the 21st CenturyVMFA on the Road is the museum’s 21st-century Artmobile, coming to you from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Beginning in February 2026, VMFA on the Road will showcase the exhibition Virginia as America: Navigating Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit o... Read More
Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865"Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865" VMHC Traveling Exhibition Hosted by Rockbridge Historical Society Through March 31, at the Lexington Public Library (138 S. Main St.), the Rockbridge Historical Society will be staging "Un/Bou... Read More
We The People: The World in Our CommonwealthThis exhibition explores the many people who, over centuries, have made Virginia the unique place it is in America and in the world, and the dramatic impact of the immigrant experience throughout Virginia’s history as people arrived from the four c... Read More
"Witness to a Revolution: 250 Years of History" Exhibition OpeningAs Virginia marks 250 years since the American Revolution, this exhibit explores Fredericksburg’s vital role in the fight for independence and the legacy it has carried through generations. Through artifacts, personal stories, and community mem... Read More
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visits Downtown CharlottesvilleThomas Jefferson's Monticello, in partnership with the Friends of Cville Downtown and the City of Charlottesville, will host the VA250 Mobile Museum on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall in celebration of Founder's Day (Thomas Jefferson's birthday). ... Read More
VA 250 Program Series - The Price We Pay: Tax Policy and the Struggle for Equality in AmericaYou can learn a lot about a society by how it raises and spends the public’s money. In this talk, UVA professor and award-winning historian Andrew Kahrl will tell the history of taxation in America and how it shaped larger struggles for freedom and... Read More
Experience Caroline County HistoryMobile Museum The dates on the published listing are not correct. The Correct dates are: 4/23 10:00 - 4:00, 4/24 9:00 - 6:00 p.m., 4/25 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.... Read More
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience in Independence, VAA hands-on, interactive, and immersive "museum on wheels," the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled "Out of Many, One" is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stor... Read More
The Great Manassas CampoutCelebrate history, nature, and community under the stars at the inaugural Great Manassas Campout, May 2–3, 2026, at the historic Liberia Historic House and Grounds. Guests are invited to pitch tents on these important historic grounds first patente... Read More
Arlington HistoryFest 250The Arlington VA250 Committee has announced plans for Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The event will be held Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Ken... Read More
Memorial Day Parade & FestivalJoin us in remembrance and community at the 44th annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival! Honor our nation’s fallen heroes and our countries rich history while marking the 250th anniversary of the United State of America! Monday, May 25, 2026, f... Read More
J. Foster Historic SignsThis exhibit showcases the artistry and scholarship of Virginia artisan Jackson Foster, who recreates the character and presence of American and English signboards from the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on historical research and using reclaimed w... Read More
Celebrate America's Birthday at the Fair!Caroline County Agriculture Fair Hosting several VA250th Exhibits and Demonstrations ... Read More
Batteau FestivalKick off the iconic James River Batteau Festival on Friday night with live music and libations at Riverfront Park, then come back Saturday morning for the launching of the historic batteaux, historical reenactments, artisan vendors, food trucks and m... Read More
Juneteenth CelebrationThis year’s Juneteenth Celebration honors the evolution of Black culture since emancipation through an immersive experience of music, art, and community. From the rhythms that shaped generations to the creativity that continues to influence the wor... Read More
Expressions 2026: America250"Expressions" is an open-entry exhibition presented annually by Piedmont Arts and Lynwood Artists. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, artists were asked to submit work focusing on the theme "America250." The exhibition o... Read More
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Visiting Ker PlaceThe VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be visiting Ker Place to inspire us as we ready for Virginia’s 250th celebration in 2026. The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled "Out Of Many, One," will be parked in the Market Street Methodist Lot nea... Read More
Give Me Liberty Traveling ExhibitionGive Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation will explore the unique and essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, ... Read More
For more information, please contact:
Patrick Daughtry, Director of Major Gifts
(757) 936-0302 | pdaughtry@va250.org
Susan Nolan, Director of Institutional Giving
(757) 903-1060 | snolan@va250.org
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