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If you want to get a sense of America, head to Virginia
September 6, 2024
Australian Financial Review
Where MAGA Granddads and Resistance Moms Go to Learn America’s Most Painful History Lessons
August 31, 2024
Politico
Rockingham County schools preparing for upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
August 28, 2024
Daily News-Record
Recent – VA250 Commission
Plaque commemorating Revolutionary War events unveiled at Thoroughgood House
August 27, 2024
WHRO
After years in limbo, historic Harrison House could finally get its multi-million-dollar renovation
August 27, 2024
The Harrisonburg Citizen
Historic Germanna receives grant from National Park Service
August 26, 2024
Culpeper Star-Exponent
Staunton: City to participate in 250th anniversary of Revolutionary War
August 24, 2024
Augusta Free Press
Immerse yourself in colonial life at ‘General Andrew Lewis: Colonial Hero Day,’ Sept. 7
August 21, 2024
The Roanoke Times
Boston gets all the rave, but Yorktown threw its own tea party
August 20, 2024
Virginia Living
Williamsburg still seeking stories of Black history for heritage trail
August 16, 2024
The Daily Press
Across Virginia, localities are hosting events related to upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence
August 13, 2024
Cardinal News
New Visit Williamsburg CEO looks to guide area into new age of tourism
July 31, 2024
The Virginian-Pilot
Preservation Fund to prepare for U.S. 250th anniversary
July 26, 2024
Times Virginian
Q&A: USA @250 & why historical tourism is expected to increase
July 26, 2024
Digital Journal
Revolutionary embers sparked in Albemarle 250 years ago
July 26, 2024
29 News
Hundreds Gather in Alexandria, Virginia for Historic 250th Anniversary of Fairfax Resolves
July 24, 2024
The Zebra
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $20 Million for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
July 23, 2024
Shore Daily News
Gov. Glenn Youngkin Announces $20M for Historic Preservation Capital Improvements Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
July 21, 2024
WY Daily
$20M to go to preserving historic sites in Virginia
July 17, 2024
Fox 5 DC
Virginia: State provides $20M for 250th U.S. anniversary preparations
July 17, 2024
Augusta Free Press
Yorktown to commemorate 1774 anti-taxation resolution
July 11, 2024
The Connection
Fourth of July in Capitol Square by Delegate Paul Krizek
July 11, 2024
The Connection
Letter – Resounding success
July 10, 2024
The Smithfield Times
Drone show caps Independence Day at Virginia’s State Capitol celebration
July 7, 2024
CBS 6 News Richmond
State celebrates 250th anniversary of Jefferson purchasing Natural Bridge
July 5, 2024
WDBJ7
Letting freedom ring
July 9, 2024
The Smithfield Times
America 250: How Maryland, Virginia and D.C. will mark the milestone
July 4, 2024
Washington Business Journal
What to know about Thursday’s Independence Day event at the Virginia State Capitol
July 4, 2024
Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA250 Fourth of July Celebration returns to State Capitol
July 3, 2024
12 On Your Side
Celebrate Independence Day at the Virginia State Capitol
July 3, 2024
ABC 8 News
Top five weekend events: Fireworks, Music at Maymont & Maggie Walker Celebration
July 3, 2024
Richmond Times-Dispatch
VA250 Leads Statewide Bell-Ringing Ceremony for Fourth of July
July 3, 2024
Shore Daily News
The Bell Tolls at Five: Fourth of July Kicks-Off Two Years of VA250 Celebrations
July 1, 2024
The Phil VA
Virginians invited to take part in statewide bell-ringing on July 4; more
June 28, 2024
Cardinal News
VA250 hosts American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit at Virginia State Capitol
June 27, 2024
RVA Hub
A time for civics education
June 27, 2024
Cardinal News
Ring in the Fourth of July at the Virginia State Capitol Bell Tower
June 27, 2024
ABC 8 News
Tourism in Culpeper!
June 25, 2024
FOX 5 Richmond
More details released for Virginia State Capitol July 4 celebration
June 21, 2024
ABC 8 News
Va. State Capitol is hosting exhibition on Revolutionary War
June 25, 2024
Gazette Leader
Lafayette Marker Unveiled at Loudoun Courthouse
June 25, 2024
Loudoun Now
Connect RVA: VA250 4th of July Celebration!
June 21, 2024
FOX Richmond
Virginia Capitol will host a Fourth of July celebration
June 21, 2024
Axios Richmond
More details released for Virginia State Capitol July 4 celebration
June 21, 2024
ABC 8 News
25 Local Tourism Programs to Receive Marketing Funds to Drive Visitation for Virginia’s 250th Commemoration
June 14, 2024
Virginia Tourism Corporation
250th Anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Purchase of Natural Bridge To Be Celebrated
June 5, 2024
The Roanoke Star
VA250 Independence Day celebration at the Virginia State Capitol
May 19, 2024
Source: Cape Charles Mirror
Singing for America: Mathews teen releases patriotic CD for VA250
May 8, 2024
Source: Daily Press
Commentary: 250 years later, Native Americans have a chance to reclaim the narrative
May 3, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Independence Day celebration taking place at Virginia State Capitol
April 25, 2024
Source: Cardinal News
In Virginia and across the nation, planning is underway for a 250th birthday in 2026
April 16, 2024
Source: Cardinal News
Celebrating Virginia’s Role In America’s Independence
April 8, 2024
Source: 12 On Your Side
Hundreds gather in Williamsburg to plan America’s 250th birthday celebrations
April 8, 2024
Source: The Enterprise
Williamsburg Plays Host to Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference
March 31, 2024
Source: WY Daily
Virginia Festivities to Capture the Spirit of ’76
March 21, 2024
Source: Leisure Group Travel
Youngkin welcomes leaders to Williamsburg to help plan America’s 250th anniversary
March 20, 2024
Source: The Virginian-Pilot
VA250 Conference Calls for Unity in America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration
March 26, 2024
Source: Shore Daily News
Colonial Williamsburg, VA250 to Host Second Planning Event for America’s 250th
March 17, 2024
Source: WY Daily
Commentary: In 2026, America will celebrate its most important milestone. Virginia must be ready
February 27, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Paves the Way to 250 Years of American Independence: Leaders Unite in Commemoration
February 22, 2024
Source: BNN Breaking
VA250 Honorary Leadership Council Announced
February 22, 2024
Source: WY Daily
Youngkin recalls Henry’s spark of Revolutionary history – and recent history
February 21, 2024
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
State leaders announce plan to commemorate American Revolution
February 21, 2024
Source: RIC Today
Gov. Youngkin To Highlight Statewide Events Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
February 19, 2024
Source: The Roanoke Star
Column: America’s 250th commemoration needs your voice
February 11, 2024
Source: The Virginian-Pilot
A bleak landscape awaited general in historic Crossing of the Dan
February 5, 2024
Source: The Gazette-Virginian
Discover Black Heritage: The Williamsburg Bray School
February 1, 2024
Source: The TODAY Show
Richmond to mark 1781 attack with multi-day program
January 3, 2024
Source: WTVR CBS 6
Virginia celebration of nation’s 250th birthday gets early start
January 2, 2024
Source: Gazette Leader