September 2025 Events Newsletter - September 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Happy Labor Day! As the school year kicks off and the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air, Virginia is gearing up for a month of meaningful events across the Commonwealth. On September 17, Constitution Day, VA250 will host a signature event, “To… Continue Reading
VA250 & Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Launch Commemorative Partnership Program - VA250 & Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Launch Commemorative Partnership Program Programs Aim to Engage 1 Million Craft Beer Enthusiasts by 2027 by Jenna Wines CONTACTS: Jenna Wines, jwines@vacraftbrewersguild.com Julia Loudy, jloudy@hodgespart.com RICHMOND, VA – The VA250 Commission (VA250) and the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) launched their commemorative partnership program to celebrate the 250th… Continue Reading
August 2025 Events Newsletter - August 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble The celebration of America’s 250th birthday year is officially underway, and Virginia is leading the way with events that engage and inspire every community across the Commonwealth. Watch as James Madison invites the youth of Virginia and all of us to discover the… Continue Reading
Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Year - America. Made in Virginia. Fourth at the Fort Kicking off America's 250th Year On July 4, 2025, the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) alongside The Fort Monroe Authority, the Hampton VA250 Local Committee, and the National Park Service hosted Fourth at the Fort, an all-day Independence Day event that kicked… Continue Reading
July 2025 Events Newsletter - July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Hope you had an amazing Fourth of July! This year's celebration kicked off a whole year of 250th anniversaries for historic events that happened right here in Virginia. Perfect time to start exploring! Photo caption: The Neighborhood Walking Tour with The Valentine; Richmond,… Continue Reading
4th of July 2025 Events Newsletter - 4th of July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Special Independence Day Edition The 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is THIS FRIDAY and Virginia's museums, historic sites, and communities have arranged for special celebrations across the Commonwealth with festivals, fireworks, readings of the declaration, and… Continue Reading
VA250 Calls on Virginians to Lead the Way in Forming a More Perfect Union as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary - VA250 Calls on Virginians to Lead the Way in Forming a More Perfect Union as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary “America Made In Virginia” Unites the Commonwealth in Celebrating Virginia’s Role in Nation’s Founding RICHMOND, Va. (June 24, 2025) — As America prepares to enter its 250th anniversary year, Virginia’s American… Continue Reading
America Made In Virginia: Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration - America Made In Virginia: Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration Independence Day Celebration at Fort Monroe Shines a Spotlight on Virginia’s Youth RICHMOND, Va. (June 13, 2025) – VA250, in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority, the Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton VA250 Committee, invites… Continue Reading
Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Named VA250 Commemorative Partner - Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Named VA250 Commemorative Partner Craft Breweries to Celebrate “America. Made in Virginia.” VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) announced that it is the official craft beer industry Commemorative Partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission (VA250) during the Virginia Craft Beer Seminar at New Realm Brewing Co.… Continue Reading
Colonial Williamsburg and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce the Winner of the National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals - Colonial Williamsburg and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce the Winner of the National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals Virginia Finalist Moves on to National Civics Bee WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 10, 2025) — Neil Handa from Henley Middle School in Crozet, Va., was named the first-place winner at the 2025… Continue Reading