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  • George Washington’s Favorite Wine Tasting

    Kinsale Market 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale

    A themed edition of the Market’s third-Saturday wine tasting program that connects hospitality, local history, and America 250 storytelling through a George Washington-inspired tasting experience.

    $8.00

  • Colonial Tea

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    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

    Enjoy a bubbly welcome on the patio, with elegant instrumental music and Historic Christ Church as the backdrop. Then take your seat inside the Bayne Center at a table beautifully styled and set with a tantalizing selection of finger foods, including savory and sweet options, along with a variety of teas. Our guest speaker will...

    $55

  • 3rd Annual Kinsale Market Sizzle 5K Run or Walk – America 250 edition

    Kinsale Market 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale

    Heat up the track and bring the fire as we race to celebrate America 250 and the 3rd anniversary of the Market. The 5K route will take you through town, along the water and through the local winery. We look forward in donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit our local volunteer fire department....

    $30.00

  • Virginia Resolved

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    Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA, United States

    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Westmoreland County, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity–living history interpreters and demonstrations, cavalry drills, historic speeches, a citizenship ceremony, fireworks, and plenty of food, music, and family fun. Stay tuned for more...

  • Fleece to Fabric: Exploring Early American Fiber and Textile Art

    James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home 4460 Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA

    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.

    FREE

  • Foundation Celebration

    Westmoreland State Park 145 Cliff Road, Montross

    Westmoreland Park is turning 90! In addition to America celebrating its 250th anniversary this summer, Westmoreland is celebrating 90 years of being a Virginia state park. We would like to invite YOU to join us in celebrating these important milestones and learn more about the rich history of the Northern Neck while you're here! There...

    Standard Parking fees apply

  • Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

    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.

    Free

  • The Holly & The Ivy

    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

    The Holly & The Ivy with the Chesapeake Chorale. Celebrate the season at Historic Christ Church with traditional songs, carols, and music. Join in this seasonal songfest in the beautifully “greened” church. Dress warmly. Refreshments follow. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items for the Healthy Harvest Food Bank

    two non-perishable food items