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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Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop, kicking off US's 250th birthday
When the ball drops on New Year's Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of celebrations for the nation's upcoming 250th birthday.
Trump unveils plans for ‘Independence Arch’ to mark America’s 250th anniversary
Trump unveiled plans for an ‘Independent Arch’ near Arlington Cemetery to mark America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
New exhibit highlights Virginia’s 'important' role in American Revolution
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia and the Forging of a Nation” opens in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous speech made at St. John's Church in Richmond.
Preservationists fight to protect Patrick Henry's home from suburban sprawl
Hanover County is experiencing rapid development. Subdivisions are growing where crops once stood. Rural is giving way to suburbia, especially near Scotchtown.
