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‘Virginia belongs to every American’

‘Virginia belongs to every American’

July 15, 2025
Cardinal News

Virginia teen heads to National Civics Bee, a competition to teach peers about the importance of government

Virginia teen heads to National Civics Bee, a competition to teach peers about the importance of government

July 2, 2025
WHRO Public Media

How to Become a True Patriot

How to Become a True Patriot

July 4, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Fourth at the Fort celebrates America's birthday with naturalization ceremony

Fourth at the Fort celebrates America’s birthday with naturalization ceremony

July 4, 2025
13 News Now

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5 Ways to Celebrate VA250 Throughout Virginia

5 Ways to Celebrate VA250 Throughout Virginia

July 16, 2025
Northern Virginia Magazine

WATCH: Ready for VA250

WATCH: Ready for VA250

July 7, 2025
Fredericksburg Free Press

Fort Monroe organizers prepare for 4th at the Fort

Fort Monroe organizers prepare for 4th at the Fort

July 3, 2025
13 News Now

Virginia 250 Invites Residents, Businesses to Celebrate

Virginia 250 Invites Residents, Businesses to Celebrate

June 25, 2025
Alexandria Living

VA250 announces ‘America Made In Virginia’ initiative to celebrate nation’s birth

VA250 announces ‘America Made In Virginia’ initiative to celebrate nation’s birth

June 24, 2025
ABC 8 News

Virginia War Memorial honors Army’s 250th birthday

Virginia War Memorial honors Army’s 250th birthday

June 14, 2025
MSN

Gov. Glenn Youngkin commemorates U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary at historic Yorktown Battlefield

Gov. Glenn Youngkin commemorates U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary at historic Yorktown Battlefield

June 13, 2025
WAVY

Army Museum commemorates anniversary with a Revolutionary exhibition

Army Museum commemorates anniversary with a Revolutionary exhibition

June 13, 2025
Fairfax County Times

Spotlight turns on colonial villain in Yorktown this weekend

Spotlight turns on colonial villain in Yorktown this weekend

June 4, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

Slavery west of the Blue Ridge was more common before the American Revolution than many think

Slavery west of the Blue Ridge was more common before the American Revolution than many think

May 13, 2025
Cardinal News

The British came within minutes of capturing Thomas Jefferson. An alert tavernkeeper’s son saved him.

The British came within minutes of capturing Thomas Jefferson. An alert tavernkeeper’s son saved him.

May 13, 2025
Cardinal News

250 years ago today, Virginia’s royal governor seized Colonists’ gunpowder. Now, the building that (literally) sparked the Revolution is being restored.

250 years ago today, Virginia’s royal governor seized Colonists’ gunpowder. Now, the building that (literally) sparked the Revolution is being restored.

May 13, 2025
Cardinal News

How George Washington paved the way for the first American pope

How George Washington paved the way for the first American pope

May 12, 2025
Cardinal News

Surry Student's Poem Chosen For Time Capsule in Historic Trafalgar Square

Surry Student’s Poem Chosen For Time Capsule in Historic Trafalgar Square

May 12, 2025
WHRO

IW students, teachers work to commemorate 250th anniversary of Virginia’s founding

IW students, teachers work to commemorate 250th anniversary of Virginia’s founding

May 9, 2025
WAVY TV/span>

Culpeper, Virginia: Where History, Adventure, and Summer Magic Meet

Culpeper, Virginia: Where History, Adventure, and Summer Magic Meet

May 9, 2025
Good Morning Washington

Surry student’s poem chosen for time capsule in U.K.’s Washington statue

Surry student’s poem chosen for time capsule in U.K.’s Washington statue

May 8, 2025
The Smithfield Times

Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ seeks to unite Americans during 250th anniversary of brutal conflict for independence

May 2, 2025
The Washington Examiner

‘Give me liberty’: Richmond museum exhibit celebrates contributions of key Virginians

‘Give me liberty’: Richmond museum exhibit celebrates contributions of key Virginians

April 25, 2025
Daily Press

Virginia 2025 Boasts Exciting Openings, Historical Commemorations, and Unique Experiences to Make Your Next US Trip Unforgettable with Endless Opportunities for Adventure

Virginia 2025 Boasts Exciting Openings, Historical Commemorations, and Unique Experiences to Make Your Next US Trip Unforgettable with Endless Opportunities for Adventure

May 1, 2025
Travel and Tour World

Museums Tell Stories of American Independence

Museums Tell Stories of American Independence

April 25, 2025
The NY Times

Virginia International Tattoo will bring more than 100,000 to the Scope and bring $20 million to the economy

Virginia International Tattoo will bring more than 100,000 to the Scope and bring $20 million to the economy

April 22, 2025
WAVY TV

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band stops by Norview Elementary

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band stops by Norview Elementary

April 22, 2025
WAVY TV

Virginia International Tattoo a salute to 250 years of service, sacrifice

Virginia International Tattoo a salute to 250 years of service, sacrifice

April 21, 2025
WAVY TV

250 years ago today, Virginia’s royal governor seized Colonists’ gunpowder. Now, the building that (literally) sparked the Revolution is being restored.

250 years ago today, Virginia’s royal governor seized Colonists’ gunpowder. Now, the building that (literally) sparked the Revolution is being restored.

April 21, 2025
Cardinal News

Newbern celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride

Newbern celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride

April 19, 2025
WSLS 10

Event celebrating Paul Revere's ride to be held at Arizona State Capitol

Event celebrating Paul Revere’s ride to be held at Arizona State Capitol

April 17, 2025
Arizona’s Family (3TV/CBS)

Virginia Beckons Indian Travelers: A Tapestry of Love, Culture, and Culinary Adventures

Virginia Beckons Indian Travelers: A Tapestry of Love, Culture, and Culinary Adventures

April 23, 2025
News 18

Virginia International Tattoo

Virginia International Tattoo

April 23, 2025
Times Virginian

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events

April 17, 2025
Portland Press Herald

Event celebrating Paul Revere's ride to be held at Arizona State Capitol

Event celebrating Paul Revere’s ride to be held at Arizona State Capitol

April 17, 2025
Arizona’s Family (3TV/CBS)

Dive Into the Deeper Story of the American Revolution on How New England and Virginia United Against the British

Dive Into the Deeper Story of the American Revolution on How New England and Virginia United Against the British

April 17, 2025
MSN

Virginia Museum of History & Culture — Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging Of A Nation

Virginia Museum of History & Culture — Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging Of A Nation

April 7, 2025
Antiques and the Arts Weekly

VA250 Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with an Array of Festivities

VA250 Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with an Array of Festivities

April 6, 2025
Richmond Family Magazine

“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Speech – 250th Anniversary

March 23, 2025
CSPAN

Explore the historic sites of America's founding war

Explore the historic sites of America’s founding war

March 28, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Scenes from a Sunday in Richmond with VPM and Ken Burns

Scenes from a Sunday in Richmond with VPM and Ken Burns

March 27, 2025
VPM

Ken Burns debuts documentary in Williamsburg

Ken Burns debuts documentary in Williamsburg

March 27, 2025
The Daily Press

Ken Burns gives sneak peek of new documentary on American Revolution: ‘No story more important . . . than this one’

Ken Burns gives sneak peek of new documentary on American Revolution: ‘No story more important . . . than this one’

March 27, 2025
Cardinal News

VPM ramps up community engagement in March 2025

VPM ramps up community engagement in March 2025

April 2, 2025
VPM

Williamsburg is a Colonial Icon

Williamsburg is a Colonial Icon

April 2, 2025
Group Travel Leader

Journey Through 250 Years of History in Fairfax, Virginia

Journey Through 250 Years of History in Fairfax, Virginia

April 2, 2025
Leisure Group Travel

Tim Kaine: 250 years later, the Virginia flag still warns usabout tyranny

Tim Kaine: 250 years later, the Virginia flag still warns usabout tyranny

March 31, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia ‘Common Cause To All’ Event Galvanizes Planning Efforts for 2026

Virginia ‘Common Cause To All’ Event Galvanizes Planning Efforts for 2026

March 29, 2025
WYDaily

Liberty or death' wasn't Patrick Henry's most important advice for Americans

Liberty or death’ wasn’t Patrick Henry’s most important advice for Americans

March 28, 2025
Washington Post

Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns previews new documentary in Richmond

March 28, 2025
MSN

Revisit Timeless Landmarks in Richmond

Revisit Timeless Landmarks in Richmond

March 25, 2025
Garden & Gun

Ken Burn’s Film, ‘The American Revolution,’ Previewed in Colonial Williamsburg

Ken Burn’s Film, ‘The American Revolution,’ Previewed in Colonial Williamsburg

March 27, 2025
WY Daily

Ken Burn’s Film, ‘The American Revolution,’ Previewed in Colonial Williamsburg

Ken Burn’s Film, ‘The American Revolution,’ Previewed in Colonial Williamsburg

March 27, 2025
WY Daily

'Give Me Liberty' exhibition in Richmond invites the world to see Virginia's role in forging America

‘Give Me Liberty’ exhibition in Richmond invites the world to see Virginia’s role in forging America

March 26, 2025
WHRO

Williams: Liberty or Death? It’s Up To Us

March 26, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Carly Fiorina on CEO confidence: There’s great enthusiasm but uncertainty is starting to weigh

Carly Fiorina on CEO confidence: There’s great enthusiasm but uncertainty is starting to weigh

March 26, 2025
CNBC

Reporter’s Notebook: A Founding Father’s fears about presidential tyranny

March 25, 2025
CBS Evening News

'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!' Patrick Henry's Rallying Cry for Freedom Turns 250

‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!’ Patrick Henry’s Rallying Cry for Freedom Turns 250

March 24, 2025
CBN

Ken Burns reflects on his FOMO after watching Patrick Henry speech reenactment

Ken Burns reflects on his FOMO after watching Patrick Henry speech reenactment

March 24, 2025
The Richmonder

250 years since 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death' speech

250 years since ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’
speech

March 24, 2025
Richmond.com

Youngkin dodges anti-DOGE protesters outside Virginia church

Youngkin dodges anti-DOGE protesters outside Virginia church

March 24, 2025
Fox News

Filmmaker Ken Burns to appear as Williamsburg helps plan for 250th anniversary

Filmmaker Ken Burns to appear as Williamsburg helps plan for 250th anniversary

March 22, 2025
Pilot Online

‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775

‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775

March 23, 2025
Associated Press

Youngkin greeted by protestors at recreation of Patrick Henry’s famous speech

Youngkin greeted by protestors at recreation of Patrick Henry’s famous speech

March 23, 2025
RadioIQ

250 years since ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death’ speech

March 23, 2025
Times Dispatch

Demonstrators rally at site of Patrick Henry’s ‘Liberty or Death’ speech

Demonstrators rally at site of Patrick Henry’s ‘Liberty or Death’ speech

March 23, 2025
WRIC-TV

Give Me Liberty!

Give Me Liberty!

March 23, 2025
Epoch Times

Special Edition The Revolutionary Shore: Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!

Special Edition The Revolutionary Shore: Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!

March 23, 2025
WESR-FM

Virginia Museum Kicks Off America’s 250th

Virginia Museum Kicks Off America’s 250th

March 23, 2025
The American Conservative

'Give Me Liberty' at Virginia Museum of History and Culture

‘Give Me Liberty’ at Virginia Museum of History and Culture

March 20, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

Did Patrick Henry really say 'Give me liberty or give me death'? Maybe not.

Did Patrick Henry really say ‘Give me liberty or give me death’? Maybe not.

March 21, 2025
The Washington Post

Patrick Henry's 'Liberty or Death' speech turns 250 on Sunday

Patrick Henry’s ‘Liberty or Death’ speech turns 250 on Sunday

March 19, 2025
Axios Richmond

The ‘Give Me Liberty’ Exhibition at VMHC

The ‘Give Me Liberty’ Exhibition at VMHC

March 21, 2025
Boomer Magazine

‘It Is What We Expect of You’

‘It Is What We Expect of You’

March 21%2

UPCOMING VA250 EVENTS

Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews Special
Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews Special
Mar 08, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025
York County
Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount Vernon
Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment at Mount Vernon
Mar 08, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Fairfax County
Tribute to America
Tribute to America's Semiquincentennial
Apr 01, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Frederick County