Northern Neck 250th
Join us in celebrating 250 years of Independence in Virginia’s Scenic and Historic Northern Neck
Come to Where the Revolution Started
Explore Revolutionary Sites
Experience history firsthand at dozens of museums and historic sites, including the homes of two signers of the Declaration and the birthplace of George Washington.
Participate in Engaging Cultural Celebrations
From fireworks, lectures, concerts, and more, you are sure to find an experience you’ll never forget.
Follow the Road to Revolution
Enjoy the most scenic roads in Virginia while learning about our nation’s past.
250 Trees for 250 Years
Commemoration and Conservation.
Lectures and Symposiums
Expert talks on Revolutionary History right in the Northern Neck.
250 Years of Independence in the Northern Neck
On June 7, 1776, acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the 2nd Continental Congress a resolution “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States… and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”
Virginia Resolved
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Northern Neck to celebrate this historic milestone. We celebrated with a weekend of fireworks, live music, reenactments, crafts, cooking demonstrations, food trucks, and a naturalization ceremony.
The Northern Neck is rich in stories and historical significance.
We aim to honor the region’s role in American history through events, lectures, conservation efforts and public access to historic resources.
The Northern Neck is the Perfect Place
To Connect to the Past
250 by the Numbers
A few facts about our commemoration
5
Counties
20+
Historic Sites and museums
50+
Events, Tours lectures and festivals
1
250th to remember
