Signature Events

These signature events are bringing together Virginians, travelers, history lovers and special guests from the state and nation to join events that celebrate and commemorate major moments of 250 years ago leading up to July 4, 1776.

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Upcoming Events

Season of Civic Renewal

America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration: Inspiring A Season of Civic Renewal

April 25, 2026

ColonialWilliamsburg

The Flame of Revolution: 250th Anniversary of The 5th Virginia Convention

May 15 – May 16, 2026

MountVernon

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Summer 2026

Sail250® Virginia: Goodwill Tour with International Fleet of Tall Ships

June 12 – 23, 2026

America. Made in Virginia. 250 Years of Forming a More Perfect Union

July 4, 2026

FirstBaptistChurch

The Turn of the Tide of Success: Kings Mountain

October 3 – 4, 2026

Pen to Paper: The Civic Gospel of the Declaration of Independence

May 2, 2026

StratfordHall

Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence: 250th Anniversary of the Lee Resolution of Independence

June 7, 2026

Freedom Flows on the Potomac

Freedom Flows on the Potomac: Celebrating 250 Years of the Virginia Declaration of Rights

June 12 – 14, 2026

Juneteenth

June 2026

African Landing Day

African Landing Day Commemoration

August 2026

250th Anniversary of the Historic First Baptist Church

October 9, 2026