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SUMMARY:Stratford Hall's 2026 First Africans Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to First Africans Day\, a powerful collaboration of reflection\, celebration\, and remembrance at Stratford Hall. Together\, we honor the lives\, stories\, and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of this vital place in Early America. Explore these communities’ music\, dance\, foodways\, and material culture across an unforgettable day-long experience. \nAdmission is free and includes access to the Great House\, Grounds\, and all First Africans Day activities\, including: \n·Opening Ceremony at the African American Cemetery\, featuring Cheyney McKnight\, Tanyah Dadze\, Slam Stewart\, and the Shiloh Baptist Church Choir \n·Performance by the KanKouran West African Dance Company \n·Keynote Speech by Adrienne Whaley\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution \n·Foodways in the Historic Kitchen with Dontavius Williams \n·Interpretation of the Payne Cabin with Hope & Willie Wright \n·Textile & Sewing Demonstrations with Nastassia Parker \n·Domestic Enslavement Interpretation by Adam Canaday \n·Historic Trades with Harold Caldwell \n·Drum Circles with the African Diaspora Ensemble \n·Storytelling & Open Mic in the Great House \n·Closing Ceremony on the Stratford Beach \nStay tuned for the full event schedule and list of activities! Food trucks and water stations will be accessible throughout the event.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/stratford-halls-2026-first-africans-day
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community,Festival,Living History
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SUMMARY:Kinsale 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Live music\, food and drinks will be here at The Slips\, where the crowd gathers to celebrate the 4th of July and watch fireworks launched at 9:15PM over the Yeocomico River. The Kinsale Waterfront Fund\, along with the Yeocomico Club\, The Slips\, The Kinsale Market\, and the Cople Volunteer Fire Department come together to put on this great community event\, which is free and open to all. \nAddress: 285 Kinsale Road\, Kinsale\, VA 22488
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/kinsale-4th-of-july-celebration
LOCATION:The Slips\, 285 Kinsale Road\, Kinsale\, VA\, 22488
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Patriotic celebration and reading of the Declaration of Independence inside Historic Christ Church. With the Cobbs Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community,Living History
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SUMMARY:Washington's Call to Command
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the moment Washington accepted his call to command at George Washington Birthplace National Monument on Saturday\, June 20\, and Sunday\, June 21. \nJoin us for Washington’s Call to Command as we commemorate the 251st anniversary of George Washington’s appointment as the first Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. This two‑day program opens at 10 AM with a Presentation of the Colors\, a wreath‑laying ceremony\, and a Musket Salute performed by the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. \nThroughout the weekend\, visitors can explore a living Soldier Camp complete with equipment displays and daily musket‑firing demonstrations. Historian Jim Mullins will present a detailed firearms display highlighting weapons of the American Revolution and the French and Indian War. Black Horse Forge\, a veteran‑support blacksmithing guild\, will operate the park’s historic forge\, offering a close look at traditional metalworking. Foodways and foraging practices will come to life through campfire cooking demonstrations\, while pop‑up educational activities will be available throughout the Memorial Area and Visitor Center.  The Visitor Center\, Memorial House Museum\, and grounds\, will remain open throughout the event. \n 
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/washingtons-call-to-command
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Living History
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SUMMARY:Virginia Resolved
DESCRIPTION: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  \nSaturday\, June 6 \n10:00 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.  \n5:00 – 7:30 PM Country dinner buffet with family-style seating in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. Advance reservation required. Get tickets: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-buffet-dinner-s6lqxc  \n6:00 PM RSVP to let us know you’re coming and bring your friends and family for a FREE celebration\, including:  \n\nVA250 Mobile Museum \n\n\nDJ music \n\n\nFood trucks \n\n\nWine sales from Ingleside Vineyards \n\n\nBeer sales from the Al Pugh Distributing truck \n\nFREE RSVP: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-free-evening-program-11yrhh  \n 8:00 – 9:30 PM The Virginia Resolved stage program\, featuring:  \n\nPatriotic music performances by The United States Navy Concert Band \n\n\nRichard Henry Lee and his Resolution for Independence \n\n\nSpeakers and Keynote by Carly Fiorina\, VA250 National Honorary Chair \n\n\nAn incredible fireworks show over the Great House! \n\n No outside food or drinks; lawn chairs and picnic blankets encouraged. Visitors ages 21+ must present a valid ID when purchasing wine and beer. Due to the fireworks\, we kindly request that dogs remain at home.  \n Sunday\, June 7 \nGet tickets now for this can’t-miss day of living history at Stratford Hall. Tickets are $15 ages 14+\, $10 ages 6-13\, and free for ages 5 & under: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-wluzjn  \n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Great House\, Grounds\, Visitor Center and VA250 Mobile Museum Open  \n12:00 – 4:00 PM Virginia Resolved Living History Program:  \n\nCitizenship Ceremony at 12:00 PM \n\n\nDiscussions with Richard Henry Lee and Hannah Corbin Lee \n\n\n1st and 4th Continental Light Dragoon Cavalry Drills \n\n\nSons of the American Revolution Musket Demonstrations \n\n\nColonial Music by Ampersand \n\n\nPatawomeck Eel Pot Demonstrations \n\n\nColonial Foodways Demonstrations in the Historic Kitchen \n\n\nChocolate Demonstrations in the Gift Shop \n\n\nColonial Games and Activities \n\n\nCommunity Partner Booths \n\n\nMontross Middle School Art Show & Performances \n\n\nFood Trucks \n\n Free admission (proper identification required at check-in): Westmoreland County residents\, Friends of Stratford members\, Blue Star Families\, and Museums for All participants.  \n 
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/virginia-resolved
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community,Concert,Exhibit,Festival,Living History
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SUMMARY:Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Washington’s Birthday at His Birthplace!\n\n\n\nJoin us on February 22 for a day of history and fun as we honor George Washington’s 294th birthday.\n\n\nFeel the warmth of the hearth\, hear the ring of the anvil and tap your toes to live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Area. At 2 p.m.\, you’re invited to enjoy cake and punch at a birthday party in the Log House\, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at 3:30 p.m. with the James Monroe Chapter SAR and horse-mounted park rangers.\n\n\n\nAs America approaches its own 250th birthday\, come celebrate our first president at his birthplace and create a memory you’ll cherish long after the candles are out.\n\n\n\nPlan your visit: https://nps.gov/gewa
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/celebrate-george-washingtons-birthday
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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