The museum's latest exhibit, "Culpeper Minute Men: Icons of Independence," explores how the Minute Men have lived on beyond the American Revolution and became an important part of Culpeper culture.... Read More
American Indians, Native Americans, and/or Indigenous peoples were a regular and frequent presence in 18th-century Williamsburg. There were local "tributary" tribes, who were considered subjects of Great Britain by the 18th century, such as the Pamun... Read More
Join us at the Tribal Grounds from 7 pm - 11 pm on the 2nd Saturday of every month beginning November 11th, 2023 until March 9th, 2024. All proceeds benefit cultural programs sponsored by the Cultural and Environmental Restoration Steering Committee.... Read More
Lloyd Wolf, team lead for the Columbia Pike Documentary Project, will take us on a historic tour of one of the oldest roads in America and an Arlington County main street. Columbia Pike has become a rich melting pot where buildings and businesses fro... Read More
The Road to Yorktown, Lafayette's 1781 Campaign in Central Virginia. We'll look at some of the troop movements of Lafayette and Anthony Wayne as they went through Orange County along with the extended campaign leading to the Siege of Yorktown.... Read More
Immerse yourself in the remarkable life of the Marquis de Lafayette, a pivotal figure in both the American and French Revolutions. Historian Marc Leepson, author of "Lafayette: Idealist General," will take us on an engaging journey through Lafayetteâ... Read More
Join our staff to hear stories and discoveries about objects in our collections in these informal talks at the visitor center galleries. Each talk will highlight specific objects and include discussion time with our Curatorial Department staff.... Read More
Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayetteâs return to America in 1824 as âguest of the Nationâ in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents. Historian Mark Schneider will appear as Major General Lafa... Read More
Step into the past with Claude Moore Park, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, and the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association, and engage in immersive, family-friendly activities.... Read More
As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, Dr. Sheri Huerta and Lumbee Reneâ Locklear White explore the underrepresented history of Indigenous people during that time and ... Read More
Join us at 1:00 on Saturday, November 16, as the Museum of Culpeper History unveils the next in our series of Culpeper County historic markers. This marker will commemorate the Marquis de Lafayette's march through Culpeper in June, 1781 during the Re... Read More
Richmondâs Great American Indian Exposition Pow-Wow will take place at Richmond Raceway from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 16 - 17 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature American Indian dancers, singers, vendors, artisans, and food.... Read More
Join Cody Youngblood, Director of Historic Preservation & Collections at Patrick Henry's Red Hill, on a walking tour of Henry's historic estate. Using maps, photographs, and the land itself, guests will discover the buildings that once stood througho... Read More
The 249th anniversary of the Skirmish at Kemps Landing will be commemorated with ceremonial activities. An overview of the engagement, which occurred on November 15, 1775 and witnessed the first Patriot deaths in Virginia during the American Revoluti... Read More
Join Cody Youngblood, Director of Historic Preservation & Collections at Patrick Henryâs Red Hill, on a walking tour of Henryâs historic estate. Using maps, photographs, and the land itself, guests will discover the buildings that once stood thro... Read More
Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayetteâs return to America in 1824 as âguest of the Nationâ in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents. Historian Mark Schneider will appear as Major General Lafa... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the season was celebrated at his home. Included with admission and free for members.... Read More
Before Europeans came to the area, the Doegs inhabited the local region. For Native American Heritage Month, join us as we rediscover the Algonquian Nation during this boardwalk tour. The group will meet at the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Parking Lot... Read More
Join us at 1:00 on Saturday, November 16, as we unveil the next in our series of Culpeper County historic markers to commemorate the Marquis de Lafayette's march through Culpeper during the Revolutionary War. The unveiling will take place on the lot ... Read More
Count Pulaski DAR and the Pulaski County 250th of the American Revolution Committee presenting the short dedication program to honor the local Trollinger Family that mined and produced gunpowder nearby during the American Revolution for the Patriot f... Read More
Join us on November 17, 2024 for a special celebration commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette visiting Thomas Jefferson at Monticello in November of 1824. Program Highlights: - Performances and Q&A sessions with costumed,... Read More
he Williamsburg Chapter, NSDAR is hosting a Patriot Marker Dedication Ceremony for newly proven patriot Thomas Griffin Peachy on Sunday, November 17th at 2:30 p.m. The Color Guard of the Williamsburg SAR have been invited to present the Colors and fi... Read More
Are you ready to step back in time and witness a pivotal moment in American history? Join us on November 17th at 2:00 PM for Middlesex Resolves, an enlightening event at the Urbanna Courthouse. Renowned historian Ed Ayres, formerly of the Jamestown-Y... Read More
Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman who traveled in America from 1774â1777, kept a journal that has long been a key primary source about the American Revolution. What can we learn from his observations about society, politics, religion, and eve... Read More
Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman who traveled in America from 1774â1777, kept a journal that has long been a key primary source about the American Revolution. What can we learn from his observations about society, politics, religion, and eve... Read More
Raise a glass with Nicholas Cresswell! Join us at Loudoun Museum and learn about the life, travels, and observations of Cresswell, a visitor to Loudoun during the Revolutionary War. The presentation will be led by local public historians Rich and Tra... Read More
Travel back in time 250 years ago to when tea parties meant more than just tea and cookies. Protests sparked across the 13 original colonies with citizens destroying tea, setting ships ablaze, and creating formal resolutions to demonstrate their beli... Read More
November 23, 2024 The Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Committee welcomes you to George Washingtonâs hometown and site of the James Monroe Presidential Library and Museum. Fredericksburg is known for its authenticity and our commemoration o... Read More
Make a pomander ball to fill your home with holiday scents, listen to the music of the season, and participate in a holiday story time. Included with admission and free for members.... Read More
The amazing true story of the French Queen and her encounter with a brave young man who would go on to play a pivotal role in America's Revolution. Information: sch107@henrico.gov... Read More
Visit Mount Vernon for an enchanted evening of festive lights and an 18th-century holiday experience. See the estate illuminated with brilliant lights and patterns set to holiday music. Visit an 18th-century winter encampment, and meet holiday guest,... Read More
Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayetteâs return to America in 1824 as âguest of the Nationâ in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents. Historian Mark Schneider will appear as Major General Lafa... Read More
Long before microwaves, electric stoves and refrigerators, early Virginians prepared meals in clay pots and iron kettles and preserved food by smoking and salt curing. This Thanksgiving holiday, join in a family tradition by digging into the foodways... Read More
Long before microwaves, electric stoves and refrigerators, early Virginians prepared meals in clay pots and iron kettles and preserved food by smoking and salt curing. This Thanksgiving holiday, join in a family tradition by digging into the foodways... Read More
Offered on select days and times - please visit our website for a full list of availability. Monticello's annual Wreath Workshops are a time-treasured tradition to kickoff the holiday season in Charlottesville. Led by our expert team of floral desig... Read More
Visit the Discovery Cart to learn about holiday food traditions, including black-eyed peas and the Great Cake, watch as staff turns cacao seeds into chocolate, and join our specialty tour Dining with the Washingtons (ticket required). ... Read More
The annual Christmas Open House at Red Hill will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. The Patrick Henry Auxiliary sponsors this event and cordially invites the public to attend; admission is FREE. Guests will be treated to doc... Read More
The annual Christmas Open House at Red Hill will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The Patrick Henry Auxiliary sponsors this event and cordially invites the public to attend; admission is FREE. Guests will be treated to... Read More
Tours are December 5, 6, 7, 13, 19, and 20 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the presidentâs cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour.... Read More
André Michaux was one of the most accomplished scientific explorers of North America before Lewis and Clark. His work took him from the Bahamas to Hudson Bay, and it is likely that no contemporary of his had seen as much of the continent. But there ... Read More
The Giles County Historical Society Museum and Andrew Johnston House will host a Christmas Open House and Art Contest celebrating the Virginia250 anniversary. ... Read More
When the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, returned to America in 1824, thousands of citizens greeted him. In December 1824, Lafayette paid the first of several visits to Woodlawn, home of Eleanor Parke Custis and Lawrence... Read More
Craft an elegant holiday wreath using an assortment of evergreens and botanical accents â including some collected from Mount Vernonâs historic landscape! Please note that this class is for adults aged 16 and up. Tickets include estate admiss... Read More
This holiday season, savor afternoon tea as you enjoy the holiday ambiance of the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant and live harp music. Choose from 6 loose-leaf teas and dine on finger sandwiches, scones, and a selection of sweets. There are two seatin... Read More
Hear from University of Miami professor Dr. Ashli White, author of Revolutionary Things: Material Culture and Politics in the Late Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World. Dr. Whiteâs new book examines how objects associated with the American, French,... Read More
Stroll through seasonal celebrations of the past at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. With interiors and exteriors richly decorated for the holidays, guests enjoy an in-depth exploration of seasonal festivities over the centuries. No groups larger than 15 ... Read More
You are invited to the annual Christmas Open House at the Historic Old Brick House. ... Read More
Join us for a Grand Illuminating Symposium where expert historians will discuss six essential American founders. Speakers include Christian Di Spigna, Dr. Edward G. Lengel, Elizabeth Mauer, Dr. Gordon Steffey, Dr. Bruce Venter, and Stephen Wilson. Lu... Read More
Fort Boykin has been a part of American history since 1623 when a fort known as the Castle was constructed following the 1622 Indian Attack. Today, Fort Boykin constitutes an example of military architecture of the Civil War era. Join us for this fre... Read More
Learn about Mount Vernon's many connections to Scotland past and present. Explore Scottish foodways, learn about whiskey production, and make your own tartan. ... Read More
You are invited to the annual Christmas Open House at the Historic Old Brick House. ... Read More
You are invited to the annual Christmas Open House at the Historic Old Brick House. ... Read More
The Gloucester Womanâs Club Presents âWaiting for Washingtonâ at the Historic Edge Hill House. Christmastide is a time when families gather and there is nothing more Lady Washington wants than to have her General home from the War. Join Mart... Read More
The King and Queen Court House Tavern Museum Holiday Open House is the perfect way to start your holiday season. Come join the indoor and outdoor festivities on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at 2 PM. The museum is located at 146 Court House Landing Rd., King ... Read More
Join us for songs and stories at the 2nd Annual King and Queen County Christmas Tree Lighting!... Read More
Join us for a periodic, festive Colonial style dinner at the historic Violet Bank Museum. The evening's menu will consist of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls, dessert cobbler, tea and water. Tickets are $30 per person. Seating w... Read More
Join us for the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark, decorated with the style of holiday greenery found during Jeffersonâs era. This tour offers an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop â enslave... Read More
Join us for a periodic, festive Colonial style dinner at the historic Violet Bank Museum. The evening's menu will consist of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls, dessert cobbler, tea and water. Tickets are $30 per person. Seating wil... Read More
Tours are December 14, 19, and 21 at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how Jefferso... Read More
Dinners are December 14th and 21st at 6:30 p.m. Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jeffersonâs villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season wi... Read More
Travel back in time at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum for our Christmas Past & Present Family Fun Day. Learn about holiday traditions in three different time periods, get a stamp in your time-travelers passport, enjoy crafts at each ... Read More
Join us in the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, and the Patriots at rest on our grounds. Then, celebrate with us as we invite artisan vendors to sell their wares at our Christmas marke... Read More
Join us for a periodic, festive Colonial style dinner at the historic Violet Bank Museum. The evening's menu will consist of ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls, dessert cobbler, tea and water. Tickets are $30 per person. Seating wil... Read More
Stephen P. Wilson, Executive Director of the St. Johnâs Church Foundation, will present a program on Patrick Henryâs âGive me liberty or give me death!" speech which took place on March 23, 1775, at St. Johnâs Church in Richmond, during the S... Read More
This fall, Monticello introduces "Pursuits of Knowledge," a series of dynamic conversations with leading thinkers exploring Jefferson's world, ideas, and legacy. Working in disciplines and genres ranging from biography to political history to young a... Read More
Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Enjoy the atmospheric setting of an 18th-century winter encampment, a working blacksmith shop, and Christmas carolers. Vis... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the season was celebrated at his home. ... Read More
Try your hand at popular card games of the period, learn about the music of the enslaved, and hear from Washington's closest friends about how the season was celebrated at his home. ... Read More
Make a pomander ball to fill your home with holiday scents, listen to the music of the season, and participate in a holiday story time. Included with admission and free for members.... Read More
In January, 1781, General Benedict Arnold led British troops in capturing the new capital of Virginia. This annual event returns, focused on the Revolution in Richmond and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Four days of activities will... Read More
Drop in throughout the day to experience life in a local Patriot militia encampment. What's a powder magazine and why does it need to be guarded? Learn about the local militia's defense as British troops fought their way through Henrico into Richmond... Read More
In 1819 John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown newspaper that he described to his political frenemy Thomas Jefferson as âone of the greatest curiosities and one of the deepest mysteries that ever occurred to me . . . entitled the M... Read More
As the American Revolution broke out in New England in the spring of 1775 dramatic events unfolded in Virginia that proved every bit as decisive as the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill in uniting the colonies against Britain. Virginia... Read More
Enjoy an evening at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum and experience the music and dance of an 18th century social. Ticketed event ... Read More
It is March 1775 at Scotchtown in Hanover Virginia and Patrick Henry is contemplating the impactful speech he would soon deliver to the Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church. For the 250th anniversary of this momentous occasion, experience inter... Read More
It is March 1775 at Scotchtown in Hanover Virginia and Patrick Henry is contemplating the impactful speech he would soon deliver to the Virginia Convention at St. Johnâs Church. For the 250th anniversary of this momentous occasion, experience inter... Read More
Experience maritime history at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum. Join the historical reenactment group, Brethren of the Coast, as they regale us with maritime history and stories from the Revolutionary War era and beyond. Brethren of t... Read More
Established in 1997, the Virginia International Tattoo, a signature event of the Virginia Arts Festival, is an annual celebration of patriotism and international goodwill. Every year, the Tattoo welcomes over 800 performers from all over the world in... Read More
Have you ever wanted to experience life in an 18th-century American Revolution encampment? Join us for another Scotchtown signature 250th event as Patrick Henryâs Hanover Independent Company gathers at Scotchtown before heading to Williamsburg to ... Read More
To commemorate the Bicentennial of Lafayetteâs visit, several organizations have combined efforts for a full of events! Event details are still being formulated, so stay tuned. On Saturday morning the Military Reception will be held at Greenwood ... Read More
Join the Culpeper Minute Men (host) in celebrating the bicentennial of the arrival of Our Nationâs Guest by dancing the night away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in the historic downtown Culpeper. Meet General Lafayette, his son George Washington, C... Read More
Jayne Blair will be the guest speak at the annual Greene County Historical Society's Meeting. She is a member of the D.A.R. (Daughters of the American Revolution) . She will present "The US Constitution - How & Why We Got It". ... Read More
Around 1758, Scottish merchant James Hunter commenced an iron manufactory a short distance up the Rappahannock River from Falmouth. His business grew into what is arguably the largest manufacturing facility in colonial America. During the American Re... Read More
This is a 2 day event to highlight the story of Hunter's Iron Works. James Hunterâs Iron Works, also known as Rappahannock Forge, was located east of Falmouth. It was Staffordâs major industrial enterprise and one of Virginiaâs and America... Read More
In June 2026, Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginiaâs Chesapeake Bay region will welcome an international fleet of tall ships, military vessels, and character ships to commemorate the U.S.âs 250th anniversary. This milestone maritime festival - Sa... Read More
Montpelier Chapter, NSDAR will have a walking unit in the Greene County 4th of July parade in 2026. The chapter members will be passing out miniature scrolls of the Declaration of Independence to the parade attendees. ... Read More
For more information, please contact:
Patrick Daughtry, Director of Major Gifts
(757) 936-0302 | pdaughtry@va250.org
Susan Nolan, Director of Institutional Giving
(757) 903-1060 | snolan@va250.org
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