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
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
U.S. Army's only full-time artist in residence captures military history one painting at a time
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
The gift of staying home: How a fallen soldier's family found stability after tragedy
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
Mechanicsville family keeps July 4 traditions alive with Big Blast Fireworks
Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
Events in Central Virginia
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June 19
Pay-What-You-Will Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour -
June 25 - June 28
VMHC IllumiNATION @ Virginia Museum of History and Culture -
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 1
Blackstone Fireworks at Fort Pickett will take place on Wednesday, July 1. Gates open at 5 p.m. Blackstone Chamber of Commerce requests a $5 donation for entry, but it is not required. -
July 2
Crewe Airfest is Thursday, July 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Crewe Municipal Airport. Don't miss awesome food, family fun, live music and fireworks. Free admission. Parking is $5. -
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
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250 time capsule to be buried on July 4th. Here's what's in it
A one-ton time capsule is being buried outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia — and every U.S. state and territory contributed something to it. What would you put inside? 🇺🇸
Revolutionary War diary and artifacts offer rare glimpse into America's founding
A Connecticut soldier's diary, a carved powder horn, and a British pocket watch are among the artifacts preserved at the Wisconsin Historical Society that offer a firsthand look at 1776.
Glen Allen High School students reflect on America's 250th anniversary
Glen Allen High School students in the We the People program reflect on America's 250th anniversary and the meaning of democracy today.
How Jiffy Mix grew from a Depression-era recipe to national staple
Chelsea Milling Company, the family-owned maker of Jiffy Mix, opened its doors to Scripps News for a behind-the-scenes look at how a Great Depression-era recipe became an American staple.
Most Americans think founders would be disappointed in today’s US
As celebrations begin, many Americans feel the signers of the Declaration of Independence would be disappointed with how the U.S. has turned out.
How a Michigan town helped launch recreational power boating in America
The father of recreational boating came from a small town in Michigan. 🚤 Learn how Christopher Smith's Chris-Craft changed the water — and American summers — forever.
