Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone...
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...
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...
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...
On America’s 250th birthday, uncover new insights into George Washington’s earliest years as we share discoveries from ongoing research at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Chief of Cultural Resource Management...
Author Andrew Lawler speaks on his 2025 book A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution. Wine and cheese reception with...
Mark DiRienz, a former Preservation Northern Neck & Middle Peninsula (PNNMP) board member, historic preservationist, American antique collector and print specialist, will present George Washington's life in historic period image;...
George Washington's Forgotten Friend: The French Nobleman Who Helped Win American Independence August 29 1 p.m. in the Log House at George Washington Birthplace National Monument As part of our...
How did a diplomatic dispute become one of the first political media storms in American history? Join us at Stratford Hall for a commemorative America 250 conversation on the aftermath...
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Join us for an evening keynote at Stratford Hall featuring a distinguished speaker (to be announced) exploring the meaning and legacy of the American experiment. Monday,...
