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America’s 250th birthday celebration to go mobile with traveling museum in 2024
September 15, 2023
Source: Augusta Free Press

Get ready for the nation’s 250th birthday. Del. Austin leads the planning.
August 16, 2023
Source: Cardinal News

New signage, research at Hanover County’s Scotchtown site to tell more about Patrick Henry
July 21, 2023
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Fiorina to head Virginia’s effort to plan nation’s 250th birthday
May 8, 2023
Source: Washington Post
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Planning for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary is Underway in Virginia
July 3, 2023
Source: Prince William Living

He was the last king of America. Here’s how he lost the colonies.
July 3, 2023
Source: National Geographic

2023 DAR To Dedicate Plaque to Honor Lena Santos Ferguson on June 26
June 21, 2023
Source: Daughters of the American Revolution

VA250 Commission names Carly Fiorina national honorary chairperson of the board
May 23, 2023
Source: The Virginia Gazette
Grant and sponsorship funding for tourism programs across Virginia
May 8, 2023
Source: CBS19 News
Dominion Energy Donates $1 Million to Virginia 250 Commission
March 28, 2023
Source: Virginia Star

A Common Cause to All| AASLH Blog
March 27, 2023
Source: American Association for State and Local History

Commission Planning America’s 250th Anniversary Attempts Reset
March 27, 2023
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Finding Our Common Cause for America’s 250th Birthday
March 23, 2023
Source: Time Magazine
Corporate donation supports statewide programs for America’s 250th anniversary
March 18, 2023
Source: SWVA Today

Gearing up for America’s 250th birthday, Colonial Williamsburg honors critical first step
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March 14, 2023
Source: Virginia Gazette
Dominion Power donates $1 million to Virginia 250 Commission
March 13, 2023
Source: WAVY TV 10
Bolling: Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration
March 13, 2023
Source: Bearing Drift

Virginia 250 Commission Announces $1 Million Leadership Donation from Dominion Energy to Fuel Virginia’s Commemoration of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
March 13, 2023
Source: The Prince George Journal

Organizers gather in Williamsburg to begin planning for America’s 250th anniversary
March 12, 2023
Source: 13 News Now

Leaders from across U.S. converge on Williamsburg to plan nation’s 250th celebration
March 12, 2023
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia is ready to mark an American milestone
March 9, 2023
Source: Travel Courier

VA250, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to Host Nation’s First Planning Event for America’s 250th
March 8, 2023
Source: WY Daily

Virginia Is Leading The Way For The Nation’s Quarter Millennial Birthday
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February 20, 2023
Source: Peninsula Chronicle

State officials detail coming attractions for 2023 tourism
January 7, 2023
Source: Sun Gazette

Highlighting new travel and tourism spots
January 3, 2023
Source: Charlottesville CBS19

Want to restore civics education? Let’s start as we prepare for America’s 250th birthday.
January 9, 2023
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer