August 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble The celebration of America’s 250th birthday year is officially underway, and Virginia is leading the way with events that engage and inspire every community across the Commonwealth. Watch as James Madison invites the youth of Virginia and all of us to discover the revolutionary spirit and join the […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
America. Made in Virginia. Fourth at the Fort Kicking off America’s 250th Year On July 4, 2025, the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) alongside The Fort Monroe Authority, the Hampton VA250 Local Committee, and the National Park Service hosted Fourth at the Fort, an all-day Independence Day event that kicked off America’s 250th year. The […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Hope you had an amazing Fourth of July! This year’s celebration kicked off a whole year of 250th anniversaries for historic events that happened right here in Virginia. Perfect time to start exploring! Photo caption: The Neighborhood Walking Tour with The Valentine; Richmond, VA FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
4th of July 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Special Independence Day Edition The 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is THIS FRIDAY and Virginia’s museums, historic sites, and communities have arranged for special celebrations across the Commonwealth with festivals, fireworks, readings of the declaration, and more. See below for Independence […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
VA250 Calls on Virginians to Lead the Way in Forming a More Perfect Union as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary “America Made In Virginia” Unites the Commonwealth in Celebrating Virginia’s Role in Nation’s Founding RICHMOND, Va. (June 24, 2025) — As America prepares to enter its 250th anniversary year, Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), the […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
America Made In Virginia: Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration Independence Day Celebration at Fort Monroe Shines a Spotlight on Virginia’s Youth RICHMOND, Va. (June 13, 2025) – VA250, in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority, the Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton 250 Committee, invites the public to celebrate the […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Named VA250 Commemorative Partner Craft Breweries to Celebrate “America. Made in Virginia.” VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) announced that it is the official craft beer industry Commemorative Partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission (VA250) during the Virginia Craft Beer Seminar at New Realm Brewing Co. on Monday, June 9. Together, […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
Colonial Williamsburg and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announce the Winner of the National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals Virginia Finalist Moves on to National Civics Bee WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (June 10, 2025) — Neil Handa from Henley Middle School in Crozet, Va., was named the first-place winner at the 2025 National Civics Bee® Virginia State Finals […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
June 2025 Events Newsletter The Revolutionary Rumble Your monthly guide to events commemorating Virginia’s key role in the founding of our nation as we approach America’s 250th birthday. FIND EVENTS NEAR YOU JUNE 1 Isle of Wight County Windsor Castle Walking Tour From its pre-colonial existence to the present day, Windsor Castle tells the fascinating […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2025 Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov VA250 Mobile Museum bringing revolutionary history experience to the Northern Neck May 28 RICHMOND, VA – Step back in time and experience Virginia’s central role in the American Revolution when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, “Out of Many, One,” visits Kilmarnock. This innovative traveling […]| Virginia American Revolution 250 Commemoration – VA250