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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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.
Williamsburg celebrates nation's 250th with birthday quilt initiative
Visit Williamsburg's Great American Birthday Quilt lets anyone sew or design a virtual square to celebrate America's milestone.
Trump's ‘Freedom 250’ lights Washington Monument to start yearlong festivities
Freedom 250 kicks off America’s 250th birthday with the Washington Monument lit as the “world’s tallest birthday candle,” launching yearlong events nationwide.
