America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Virginia Museum of History and Culture highlights Virginia’s 'important' role in American Revolution
Williamsburg celebrates nation's 250th with Great American Birthday Quilt initiative
Historic documents heading on tour with Freedom Plane for America's 250th birthday
Richmond student wins national prize in C-SPAN documentary competition
Preservation group fights to protect Patrick Henry's Scotchtown from suburban sprawl
Inside a once-in-a-lifetime Revolutionary War exhibit now on display in Virginia
Trump says UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
British curator brings America's Revolution to life in Yorktown: 'We are part of the narrative'
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
Veteran cyclists pass through Richmond on a 1,000-mile ride to Ground Zero in New York City
Colorado railroad connects generations through a shared passion for trains
Alaskan huskies bred to be sled dogs
Events in Your Area
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May 8
A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution @ St. John's Church -
May 14
Interpreting History | A Conversation with Christy Coleman and Librarian of Virginia Dennis Clark @ Library of Virginia -
May 15
Colonial by Candlelight: An 18th Century Tavern Table Supper @ Hanover Tavern -
May 16
History & Hops @ Historic Hanover Courthouse Green -
May 23
London Pleasants: From Enslaved to Redcoat @ Henrico Recreation & Parks Main Office -
May 24
Liberty or Death Reenactment: Summer 2026 Series @ St. John's Church -
May 27
Book Talk With Dr. Kathleen DuVal | Independence Lost @ Library of Virginia -
May 28
Barton Heights Walking & Talking Tour with Initiatives of Change @ Barton Mansion -
May 30
An Audience with Lord Dunmore @ Belmont Recreation Center -
May 30
History Hike on the Virginia Capital Trail -
May 31
Richmond Choral Society Presents: America 250: Journey to Independence -
June 6
Jack Jouett Day Festival @ Southern Revere Cellars -
June 7
Oh Henry! A Revolutionary Life @ St. John's Church -
June 11
Brewing a Revolution: How Coffee Became the All-American Drink @ Virginia Museum of History and Culture -
June 12
How George Washington Defeated Smallpox And Won America's Independence @ St. John's Church -
June 12 - June 14
Richmond SailFest @ Dock Street Park & Intermediate Terminal -
June 19
Pay-What-You-Will Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour -
June 21
17th Century England & the Coming of the American Revolution @ St. John's Church -
June 26
An Evening with Chief Stephen Adkins, chief of the Chickahominy Tribe -
July 4
Greene County Fourth of July Parade -
July 4
Liberty or Death Reenactment: The Fourth of July 2026 @ St. John's Church -
July 4
Town of Louisa Fourth of July Celebration -
July 12
Meet the Marquis de Lafayette @ St. John's Church -
June 25 - June 28
VMHC IllumiNATION @ Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Revolutionary War exhibit now on display
The National Army Museum's new Revolutionary War exhibit features rare global artifacts, AR technology, and lifelike figures.
Your pics could represent Virginia in the America 250 time capsule. Here's how.
Virginians across the Commonwealth are invited to submit photos to be considered for the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule in celebration of America's 250th birthday.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
British curator brings America's Revolution to life in Yorktown
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is drawing record crowds as the nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence.
