On the eve of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, this course examines Virginia in the year 1776. Incorporating primary documents and images, the course looks at the pivotal roles Richard Henry Lee, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and others played in Virginia and nationally as the Revolution entered its second year. Offered in...
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County, and VA250! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/section/virginia-resolved-ed8k Saturday, June 6 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Great House, Grounds and Visitor Center will be open for regular admission, with the inclusion of the VA250 mobile museum. 5:00 – 7:30 PM Country dinner...
WASHINGTON PARISH MUSEUM: You all are invited and welcomed to visit the Washington Parish Museum special opening on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of a Northern Neck 250 (NNK250) Celebration. The Museum is located behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall, Oak Grove; 2961 Kings Highway; Colonial Beach, VA...
The Declaration of Independence asserted that "all men are created equal" and have natural rights and the right of self-government by consent. Slavery contradicted these core principles of the Declaration of Independence as America's creedal document. Using the Declaration of Independence as their "North Star," they launched "freedom petitions" and "freedom suits," making a claim...
Discover the skills and artistry that helped weave the tapestry of America's history. Explore how both native and imported fibers were grown, gathered, and prepared in Colonial Virginia. Learn how 18th-century Virginians transformed those fibers into thread and yarn-materials that became the foundation of everyday necessities and the extraordinary creations of early American life.
Discover the skills and artistry that helped weave the tapestry of America's history. Explore how both native and imported fibers were grown, gathered, and prepared in Colonial Virginia. Learn how 18th century Virginians transformed those fibers into thread and yarn - materials that became the foundation of everyday necessities and the extraordinary creations of early...
An original play at Colonial Beach Playhouse about the Lee Family of Westmoreland County during Revolutionary times. Opens Saturday, June 13 and runs through Sunday, June 28. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at cbplayhouse.org.
Join Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon for an engaging exploration of one of the earliest and most revealing debates in American history—the 1789 controversy over the president’s title. Drawing from her book For Fear of an Elective King, she will uncover why Congress and the public fiercely argued over whether George Washington should be addressed as “His...
Commemorate the 251st anniversary of George Washington taking command of the Continental Army with George Washington Birthplace National Memorial. The event will include a variety of demonstrations such as historic weapons firing and colonial lifeways including blacksmithing and colonial cooking demonstrations.
Special traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the unique and essential people, events and sites in Virginia that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. June 22 – Aug. 3: 10 am–4 pm (Sun. 1-4 pm)
