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
King Charles III visits Virginia
Hollywood Cemetery celebration honors President James Monroe's 268th birthday
Top stories and weather in Richmond, Virginia on April 24, 2026
Trump initiative ‘Freedom 250’ lights Washington Monument to start yearlong festivities
Trump unveils plans for ‘Independence Arch’ to mark America’s 250th anniversary
Museum curator Andrew Talkov on new American Revolution exhibit
Richmond Sheriff Antionette Irving on 'Untold - A WTVR Podcast'
Events in Your Area
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May 2
Friend or Foe 5K @ Osborne Park -
May 2
Spotlight Tour: Richmond’s Monumental Women with Dr. Jill George @ The Valentine -
May 3
America’s Founding Story: Church Hill Neighborhood Walking Tour -
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 16
History & Hops @ Historic Hanover Courthouse Green -
May 23
London Pleasants: From Enslaved to Redcoat @ Henrico Recreation & Parks Main Office -
May 30
An Audience with Lord Dunmore @ Belmont Recreation Center -
May 31
Richmond Choral Society Presents: America 250: Journey to Independence -
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 25 - June 28
VMHC IllumiNATION @ Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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King Charles III visits Virginia, meets with Gov. Abigail Spanberger
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of Britain attended a parade and block party Thursday in Front Royal, Virginia.
Hollywood Cemetery celebration honors President James Monroe's 268th birthday
The James Monroe Memorial Foundation held a celebration at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Tuesday to honor the 268th birthday of former President James Monroe.
Video series of untold American Revolution stories to premiere next week
William & Mary students will lead the premiere of "Revolution Untold," a video series to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
King Charles III to mark 250 years of American independence on historic US trip
King Charles III will make his first U.S. state visit in April to mark 250 years of American Independence and strengthen U.K.-U.S. ties.
Coca-Cola celebrates America 250 with special bottles
Coca-Cola is releasing limited-edition bottles with America250 to mark the nation’s 250th birthday, ahead of celebrations through July 4.
Richmond student wins national prize in C-SPAN documentary competition
A Richmond student's documentary on the Declaration of Independence earned him national recognition and a cash prize in C-SPAN's annual StudentCam competition.
