Login
Login
Donate

In the News

Featured


Spotlight turns on colonial villain in Yorktown this weekend

Spotlight turns on colonial villain in Yorktown this weekend

June 4, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

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

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

Recent


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

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>

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, 2025
Richmond Magazine

“Give me liberty…” this Sunday!

March 21, 2025
The Patowmack Packet

It’s not too early to make plans for America’s 250th birthday in 2026

March 20, 2025
National Geographic

March to Liberty: Warren: The hope Patrick Henry's speech holds today

March to Liberty: Warren: The hope Patrick Henry’s speech holds today

March 21, 2025
The Detroit News

Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews

Patrons & Patriots: The Legacy of Nick and Mary Mathews

March 21, 2025
WHRO Public Media

Ken Burns brings ‘The American Revolution’ to Richmond

Ken Burns brings ‘The American Revolution’ to Richmond

March 20, 2025
Richmond Free Press

Virginia’s 2025 Lineup: Anniversaries, New Experiences, and Must-See Events

March 19, 2025
Travel Span

NAS Oceana 2025 Airshow will celebrate Navy’s 250th anniversary

March 18, 2025
WTKR

Patrick Henry’s words have echoed through the centuries, and around the world

Patrick Henry’s words have echoed through the centuries, and around the world

March 18, 2025
Cardinal News

Patrick Henry’s ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’ speech celebrates its 250th anniversary

Patrick Henry’s ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’ speech celebrates its 250th anniversary

March 18, 2025
Cardinal News

Dispatch from 1775: Spurred on by Patrick Henry, Virginia votes to arm itself for war

Dispatch from 1775: Spurred on by Patrick Henry, Virginia votes to arm itself for war

March 18, 2025
Cardinal News

The ‘other’ Lafayette: An enslaved man who spied for the French general, adopted his surname but then was denied his promised freedom

The ‘other’ Lafayette: An enslaved man who spied for the French general, adopted his surname but then was denied his promised freedom

March 18, 2025
Cardinal News

NAS Oceana 2025 Airshow will celebrate Navy’s 250th anniversary

March 18, 2025
WTKR

Filmmaker Ken Burns visits Richmond for his new series'The American Revolution'

Filmmaker Ken Burns visits Richmond for his new series ‘The American Revolution’

March 18, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

The Ken Burns Effect

The Ken Burns Effect

March 16, 2025
Style Weekly

Rare artifacts representing America's 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

Rare artifacts representing America’s 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

March 16, 2025
Fox News

April marks 250th anniversary of American RevolutionaryWar

April marks 250th anniversary of American Revolutionary War

March 13, 2025
Richmond Times-Dispatch

For filmmaker, Ken Burns documentary also a homecoming to Williamsburg

For filmmaker, Ken Burns documentary also a homecoming to Williamsburg

March 12, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

Colonial Williamsburg to Host Ken Burns Previewing Upcoming Film, ‘The American Revolution’

Colonial Williamsburg to Host Ken Burns Previewing Upcoming Film, ‘The American Revolution’

March 12, 2025
WY Daily

Not a joke! U.S. Navy band to hold free Virginia Beach concert on April 1

Not a joke! U.S. Navy band to hold free Virginia Beach concert on April 1

March 11, 2025
Yahoo! News

Where Freedom Was Forged

Where Freedom Was Forged

March 10, 2025
Group Tour Magazine

New Ken Burns Film “The American Revolution” to Be Used in Classrooms Around the Country

New Ken Burns Film “The American Revolution” to Be Used in Classrooms Around the Country

March 10, 2025
PBS.org

King William planning 300th anniversary celebration

King William planning 300th anniversary celebration

March 10, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

Historian Ken Burns to Preview 'The American Revolution' at Colonial Williamsburg

Historian Ken Burns to Preview ‘The American Revolution’ at Colonial Williamsburg

March 9, 2025
Alexandria Living

Travel: Discovering America as she turns 250

Travel: Discovering America as she turns 250

March 9, 2025
The Christian Post

Column: Celebrate bicentennial of Lafayette's triumphant return to the U.S.

Column: Celebrate bicentennial of Lafayette’s triumphant return to the U.S.

March 8, 2025
The Virginian-Pilot

Imagining plans for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary

Imagining plans for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary

March 3, 2025
Boston Globe

The Big 250: Virginia leads the way in the nation’s celebration of the Declaration of Independence

The Big 250: Virginia leads the way in the nation’s celebration of the Declaration of Independence

March 3, 2025
Richmond Magazine

Abingdon, VA: Discover Music, Mountains, and History in One Vibrant Town

Abingdon, VA: Discover Music, Mountains, and History in One Vibrant Town

February 28, 2025
Simply The Best Magazine

Mobile museum at Mount Vernon tells Revolutionary War story

Mobile museum at Mount Vernon tells Revolutionary War story

February 21, 2025
Mount Vernon On the MoVe

A museum about Virginia's role in the Revolution is rolling into town

A museum about Virginia’s role in the Revolution is rolling into town

February 21, 2025
WHRO

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

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

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

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

2024 Articles

2023 Articles

2021 – 2022 Articles

UPCOMING VA250 EVENTS

Gallery Talks: Monthly Talks with Monticello Experts
Gallery Talks: Monthly Talks with Monticello Experts
Feb 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Albemarle 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
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