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.

Upcoming Events

PatrickHenry

250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry’s Speech

March 23, 2025

TwoLights

Two Lights For Tomorrow

April 11 – 22, 2025

Sail250

Sail250® Virginia

June 12 – 14 & June 19 – 22, 2026

PatrickHenry

250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2026

Past Events

Lafayette

Lafayette’s Grand Tour Bicentennial

Oct 2, 2024 – Feb 26, 2025

Fincastle

A Salute to Southwest Virginia

Fincastle Resolutions 250th Anniversary
January 18, 2025

Yorktown Tea Party

Yorktown Tea Party 250th

November 7 – 9, 2024

Independence Day

Independence Day at Virginia’s State Capitol

July 4, 2024

Mobile Museum

Mobile Museum Launches

January 18, 2025

Bray School

Bray School Opening

November 1, 2024

A Common Cause To All 2024

A Common Cause To All 2024

March 18 – 20, 2024

A Common Cause To All 2023

A Common Cause To All 2023

March 10 – 12, 2023