Sundays 12pm - 4pm Monday - Saturday (closed Wednesday) 10am - 4pm $2 per child Stop by the Museum Store during open hours (closed Wednesday) from October 24th through 31st to participate in our Halloween Hunt! In this $2 drop-in activity, guest... Read More

The Marquis de Lafayette was honored with a special service at Monumental Church marking his triumphant return to Virginia on October 31, 1824. Lafayette sat with Chief Justice John Marshall in the Marshall family pew. Located in downtown Richmond... Read More

The purpose of the NNK250 Coalition and NNK250 is to engage multiple perspectives in recognizing and honoring the Northern Neck’s essential role in the founding of our nation and the ever-evolving American experiment. As a five-county regional comm... Read More

An exhibit of furniture and ceramics from the period. Focus on comparing/contrasting regional style elements, regional woods, city vs. country living, etc. Exhibit will likely run through April.... Read More

In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, the French general who was instrumental in helping the Continental Army win independence from the British, returned to tour the United States. He was received with a hero's welcome as he visited each of the then 24 ... Read More

Join us in commemorating the reconstruction and opening of the historic Williamsburg Bray School site. Through our partnership with William & Mary’s Bray School Lab, the site will enable scholars and interpreters to probe the complicated story of r... 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

Bring the family for a full day of hands-on Colonial history. Over a dozen local historical organizations will be on hand to lead activities that include cider pressing, grain grinding, blacksmithing, seamstressing, basket weaving, doll making, and m... Read More

Leesburg, Loudoun, and the American Revolution, a leisurely two-hour history exploration of Leesburg and Loudoun County's past, led by local historian Rich Gillespie, will begin at Thomas Balch Library at 10AM. A long-time history teacher in the coun... Read More

The Revolutionary War touched everyone in the American colonies, not just soldiers and politicians. Join Gunston Hall to explore life at home and learn how Colonel Mason and his fellow Virginians supported the war effort. Families and participants of... Read More

Come experience a full day colonial living history demonstrations and impressions all focused around the march to Yorktown in 1781. View military encampments of various colonial military regiments, civilian camp followers, African American soldiers a... Read More

Experience the 18th century in a whole new light! Explore the concealed history of life after dark under the stars at Historic Kenmore’s reimagined “Night in Washington’s Day.” Marvel at the Great House and its surroundings, beautifully il... Read More

Join us at the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum for an engaging evening with Martha Washington. Learn about the life and legacy of the iconic first, first-lady, Martha Washington, portrayed by Lee Ann Rose.... Read More

This year marks the 200th anniversary of General LaFayette's return visit to the United States, at the invitation of President James Monroe. As the last surviving Major General of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, LaFayette was esteeme... Read More

Heritage Day returns for its 13th anniversary and features cider pressing, mill grinding, re-enactors, blacksmithing and more. This year’s festivities will also feature numerous other historic organizations from around the area and will incorporat... Read More

Red, White and Wagyu Bites: Honoring Local Patriots of Sunnyside Cemetery Join us at historic Belle-Hampton for "Red, White, and Wagyu Bites: Honoring Local Patriots of Sunnyside Cemetery!" This special event will take place from 2-4 PM on Novem... Read More

The celebration will begin with the dedication of The Lafayette Trail Marker near Currin’s Tavern. Lafayette will arrive from Columbia by carriage at 3:00 PM. Outdoor festivities that will follow the dedication include singing of period and patrio... Read More

James Monroe’s Highland will host Home Educator Day on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Families will enjoy a walk-through of the presidential guest house and exhibit spaces, along with many educational activities! Meet James... Read More

Join us as we learn about Col. William Preston's spy who exposed the Tory underground in western Virginia from Michael Hudson, Executive Director of Historic Smithfield! ... Read More

The goal of the Yorktown Tea Festival is to instill a sense of admiration for the history and traditions of tea and tea drinking in Virginia. The three-day event will include four lectures each day along with special tours at the participating muse... Read More

This program will be held virtually. During and after the Revolutionary War, many records were created for soldiers. Most researchers are familiar with compiled military service records (not all soldiers have them) and military pensions (not all... Read More

On November 7, 1774, Thomas Nelson, Jr. and his group of fellow patriots marched to the Yorktown waterfront and threw two chests of tea overboard as a show of defiance against the British. This 250th Anniversary celebration will include concerts, shi... Read More

Historic interpreter Jeff Briggs wears recreated period clothing and uses various items from the Revolutionary War period to discuss what life was like from a Patriot's perspective. ... Read More

Celebrate with special events including a commemorative march and ceremony honoring America's veterans over Veterans Day weekend. FREE ADMISSION HONORING SERVICE TO AMERICA Colonial Williamsburg is offering FREE admission during Veterans Day wee... Read More

Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple ... Read More

Mount Vernon invites neurodivergent individuals and their families to join us for a sensory-friendly morning and tour. Tickets are $11 for adults and youth. ... Read More

Join Red Hill’s Historian & Genealogist of African American History, Peighton Young, for a look into the lives of those enslaved at Red Hill after Patrick Henry’s death. This virtual talk will be streamed LIVE on Red Hill’s social media pages. ... Read More

Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple ... Read More

Celebrate military veterans of the United States Armed Forces at the home of George Washington. Join us for 18th-century military drills, visit Washington’s Tomb, write letters to veterans, and more. Activities are included with general admission. ... Read More

Fall is the season of harvest, in the 1850s this meant preparing for the long time ahead with no fresh food. Join in on our tour at Brentsville Courthouse this weekend where we will be visiting the Haislip-Hall House to learn more about what went in... Read More

THE BACKGROUND In November 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited his dear friend Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville. His visit was heralded with great fanfare, including a grand banquet at the Rotunda on the grounds of the University of Virginia. ... Read More

THE BACKGROUND In November 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited his dear friend Thomas Jefferson in Charlottesville. His visit was heralded with great fanfare, including a grand banquet at the Rotunda on the grounds of the University of Virginia. ... Read More

In 1774, Virginia's Royal Governor, John Murray, Fourth Earl of Dunmore, launched a military campaign against the Shawnee and Miami tribal nations along the colony's western frontier. Occurring on the eve of the American Revolution, this would prove ... Read More

Join us on Monday, November 11, as we honor our veterans at the home of James Monroe, one of only three U.S. presidents to fight in the American Revolution. Veterans receive free admission, while all other visitors will enjoy discounted General Admis... Read More

Join us on this special morning for the dedication of a new flagpole and Pomeroy marker at the Radcliffe Cemetery, honoring Revolutionary Patriot John Wiatt, and War of 1812 Veteran William Norvell. Muster begins at 9am with the Patrick Henry and Dan... Read More

In honor of our nation's veterans, George Washington's Mount Vernon admits FREE all active duty, former, or retired military personnel. Participate in wreath-laying ceremonies at Washington's Tomb, learn about the music and flags used during the Revo... 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

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

Hear ye! Hear ye! Come to the County Committee of Safety meeting, and join us in a debate over the Articles of Association. In 1774, Virginia was divided between those who wished to stay loyal to the King of England and those who wished to rebel agai... 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 Lafayette�... 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 Lafayette’s return to America in 1824 as “guest of the Nation” 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

Richmond’s 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 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 thro... Read More

Join the celebration commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s return to America in 1824 as “guest of the Nation” in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents. Historian Mark Schneider will appear as Major General Lafa... 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 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

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 Washington’s hometown and site of the James Monroe Presidential Library and Museum. Fredericksburg is known for its authenticity and our commemoration o... 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 Lafayette’s return to America in 1824 as “guest of the Nation” in which he visited all 24 states and all surviving residents. Historian Mark Schneider will appear as Major General Lafa... 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

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 president’s 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

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 — including some collected from Mount Vernon’s 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. White’s 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

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

The Gloucester Woman’s Club Presents “Waiting for Washington” 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

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 Jefferson’s era. This tour offers an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop – enslave... 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 Jefferson’s 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

Stephen P. Wilson, Executive Director of the St. John’s Church Foundation, will present a program on Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death!" speech which took place on March 23, 1775, at St. John’s 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

In 1819 John Adams came across a stunning story in his hometown newspaper that he described to his political frenemy Thomas Jefferson as “one 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. John’s 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. John’s 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 Henry’s Hanover Independent Company gathers at Scotchtown before heading to Williamsburg to ... Read More

To commemorate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s 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 Nation’s 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 Hunter’s Iron Works, also known as Rappahannock Forge, was located east of Falmouth. It was Stafford’s major industrial enterprise and one of Virginia’s and America... Read More

In June 2026, Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region will welcome an international fleet of tall ships, military vessels, and character ships to commemorate the U.S.’s 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