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The illegal church at the heart of US history

The illegal church at the heart of US history

February 20, 2025
BBC

VA250 Mobile Museum's First Northern Virginia Stop This Weekend

VA250 Mobile Museum’s First Northern Virginia Stop This Weekend

February 19, 2025
Alexandria Living Magazine

'Culpeper Lafayette Days' declared for bicentennial of French patriot's visit

‘Culpeper Lafayette Days’ declared for bicentennial of French patriot’s visit

February 18, 2025
Culpeper Star-Exponent

Most key participants in the American Revolution were young — not elder statesmen

Most key participants in the American Revolution were young — not elder statesmen

February 17, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

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The hero of the Battle of Great Bridge was a sentry who took on an entire British platoon. He was also a free Black man.

The hero of the Battle of Great Bridge was a sentry who took on an entire British platoon. He was also a free Black man.

February 18, 2025
Cardinal News 250

Many Virginia soldiers saw their first action in North Carolina. Their ‘loss’ at Guilford Court House actually led toward victory at Yorktown.

Many Virginia soldiers saw their first action in North Carolina. Their ‘loss’ at Guilford Court House actually led toward victory at Yorktown.

February 18, 2025
Cardinal News 250

The plans by Massachusetts for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary are being questioned

The plans by Massachusetts for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary are being questioned

February 16, 2025
The Boston Globe

VPM, filmmaker Ken Burns to host special docuseries preview at Altria Theater

VPM, filmmaker Ken Burns to host special docuseries preview at Altria Theater

February 12, 2025
ABC8 News

VA250, Library of Virginia to launch 3-year project spotlighting 18th century legislative petitions

VA250, Library of Virginia to launch 3-year project spotlighting 18th century legislative petitions

February 4, 2025
Henrico Citizen

Celebrate America250 in Virginia with a Journey Through History & Music

Celebrate America250 in Virginia with a Journey Through History & Music

February 4, 2025
Leisure Group Travel

Give Me Liberty: 250 Years Ago in Virginia

Give Me Liberty: 250 Years Ago in Virginia

February 4, 2025
Leisure Group Travel

The first Black professional football player was from Botetourt County

The first Black professional football player was from Botetourt County

February 4, 2025
Cardinal News

What’s New in Virginia 2025

What’s New in Virginia 2025

February 1, 2025
Virginia Tourism Corporation

Virginia International Tattoo 2025 returns to Norfolk Scope Arena April 24-27: A Salute to 250 Years of Service & Sacrifice

Virginia International Tattoo 2025 returns to Norfolk Scope Arena April 24-27: A Salute to 250 Years of Service & Sacrifice

January 30, 2025
The Flagship

2025 Virginia International Tattoo will honor 250th anniversaries of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army

2025 Virginia International Tattoo will honor 250th anniversaries of U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Army

January 27, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

Virginia International Tattoo to salute 250th anniversaries of U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps

Virginia International Tattoo to salute 250th anniversaries of U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps

January 24, 2025
13 News Now

‘Old-fashioned epic’ Virginia International Tattoo to feature new events

‘Old-fashioned epic’ Virginia International Tattoo to feature new events

January 24, 2025
Wavy TV

Virginia: 35 projects awarded $20M to improve historic sites before Semiquincentennial

Virginia: 35 projects awarded $20M to improve historic sites before Semiquincentennial

January 25, 2025
Augusta Free Press

History on wheels: Inside the Virginia 250th mobile museum

History on wheels: Inside the Virginia 250th mobile museum

January 21, 2025
Cardinal News

VA250 commemorates Fincastle Resolutions during Roanoke ceremony

VA250 commemorates Fincastle Resolutions during Roanoke ceremony

January 20, 2025
WDBJ7

VA250 commission celebrates 250th anniversary of the Fincastle Resolution

VA250 commission celebrates 250th anniversary of the Fincastle Resolution

January 20, 2025
Yahoo News

35 Preservation Projects Awarded Grants

January 19, 2025
NRVNews

Events to honor southwest Virginia’s role in fight for American independence

Events to honor southwest Virginia’s role in fight for American independence

January 16, 2025
WDBJ7

Long: Remembering the importance of the Fincastle Resolutions

January 17, 2025
The Roanoke Times

VPM partnering with filmmaker Ken Burns for event at Altria Theater

VPM partnering with filmmaker Ken Burns for event at Altria Theater

January 15, 2025
VPM

VA250: The Motor of the Revolution

VA250: The Motor of the Revolution

January 15, 2025
The Patawomeck Packet

1775 was the real year of revolution. In Virginia, the celebrations kick off in Roanoke. Here’s why.

1775 was the real year of revolution. In Virginia, the celebrations kick off in Roanoke. Here’s why.

January 15, 2025
Cardinal News

Southwest Virginia at center of America’s 250th anniversary of independence

Southwest Virginia at center of America’s 250th anniversary of independence

January 15, 2025
WVTF

The history you never learned in school, The American Revolution was sparked in Southwest VA

The history you never learned in school, The American Revolution was sparked in Southwest VA

January 10, 2025
WFIR News Talk Radio

Rescheduled: Book Talk: The True Story of Eliza Monroe

Rescheduled: Book Talk: The True Story of Eliza Monroe

January 9, 2025
Get Out Loudoun

Wytheville takes part in Fincastle Resolutions celebration

Wytheville takes part in Fincastle Resolutions celebration

January 8, 2025
SWVA Today

Jan. 18 Event Marks Fincastle Resolutions, VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, Fanfare

Jan. 18 Event Marks Fincastle Resolutions, VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, Fanfare

January 8, 2025
Virginia Star

America’s 250th birthday prompts rethinking of historical markers

America’s 250th birthday prompts rethinking of historical markers

January 6, 2025
Virginia Mercury

State NewsVirginia to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions

Virginia to Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions

January 6, 2025
Royal Examiner

A Salute to Southwest Virginia: 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions

A Salute to Southwest Virginia: 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions

January 3, 2025
The Roanoke Star

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UPCOMING VA250 EVENTS

Colonial Williamsburg: Black History Month
Colonial Williamsburg: Black History Month
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
City of Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg: Judith and Daniel
Colonial Williamsburg: Judith and Daniel
Feb 01, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025
City of Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg: Black History Month at Campbell
Colonial Williamsburg: Black History Month at Campbell's Tavern
Feb 01, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
City of Williamsburg