Provide programming to learn and share civic principles, appreciate our diversity and connect communities to inspire civil discourse across the Commonwealth.
Subcommittee Chair:
Hilary Crow
US Chamber of Commerce
hcrow@uschamber.com
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Join us in this nonpartisan initiative to enhance civic literacy, skills, and participation.
The National Debate Tournament is a unit of the American Forensic Association that hosts an annual college debate championship tournament.
The Richmond Forum
The National Speech & Debate Association has selected the Richmond region as the host of its 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, an event that is expected to attract 10,000 student contestants and visitors to the area. To be held June 14-19, 2026, this competition is one of the largest academic events in the country.
VA250 Commission
Reading Revolution Week connects museums, public libraries, and communities to elementary school students by encouraging reading stories about the people, places, and events during the Revolutionary era, freedom and democracy, the Constitution, or civic principles that founded this great nation.
