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SUMMARY:John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum: Lady Frances Berkeley and the 350th Anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of Bacon’s Rebellion\, join Lady Frances Berkeley\, wife of Virginia’s Royal Governor\, as she composes a letter to her husband while guiding you through a brief history of the recent political upheavals that saw Jamestown laid to ash. Will King Charles offer justice to Sir William Berkeley and clear him from the accusations of wrongdoing? Historian and thespian Amy Stallings transports you back to this tumultuous period in the Chesapeake in a stunning first-person performance you do not want to miss! \nEnjoy fresh oysters\, shrimp\, handcrafted cocktails and a light supper at this annual program that honors longtime Foundation for Historic Christ Church volunteer and board member John Hunt\, an avid mariner and student of the Chesapeake\, who with his wife Page spent decades exploring the Bay before his passing in 2021. \nSeating is Limited. Tickets available here: Lady Frances Berkeley – Chesapeake History Forum
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/john-h-hunt-ii-chesapeake-history-forum-lady-frances-berkeley-and-the-350th-anniversary-of-bacons-rebellion
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
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SUMMARY:The Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:The famous Wine & Oyster Festival is returning to Stratford Hall on September 19 & 20! Enjoy tastings from over a dozen premier Virginia wineries and access to delicious coastal oysters\, distilleries\, live music\, artisan booths\, local food trucks\, car shows & more! \nGet tickets and learn more about our vendors\, entertainment\, sponsors\, and policies on the festival homepage: bit.ly/wineandoysterfestival \nEarly Bird Tasting Tickets: $35  (July 1 – September 18) \nGeneral Admission Tasting Tickets: $50 \nNon-Tasting Tickets: $25 \nChildren Ages 7-12: $10 \nChildren Ages 6 & Under: FREE \nWhat does my ticket include? Tasting Tickets include samples from participating wineries and a souvenir wine glass. On-site distillery and beer sales will be available to both Tasting and Non-Tasting Ticket holders who are ages 21+. We 100% ID check for physical\, valid IDs. All tickets grant access to festival activities as well as the Visitor Center\, Gift Shop\, and the Great House during select hours each day. \nPlease note: Tickets are valid for one day only. To attend both Saturday and Sunday\, please purchase one ticket per day (two total to attend both days per person). Tasting Tickets are for wine tasting only and do not include other tastings or food. This event is held rain-or-shine\, and tickets are non-refundable. Wine and spirits bottles purchased at the event must be picked up as you exit.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/the-stratford-hall-wine-oyster-festival
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
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UID:1860-1782558000-1782579600@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Foundation Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 will be food and drink vendors\, along with activities\, games\, demonstrations and more provided by Westmoreland State Park and other local organizations!  \nIf you have any questions or want to know more about this event\, please reach out to us over email or phone. 
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/foundation-celebration
LOCATION:Westmoreland State Park\, 145 Cliff Road\, Montross\, 22520
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmoreland State Park":MAILTO:westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="George Washington Birthplace National Memorial":MAILTO:GEWA_THST_information@nps.gov
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SUMMARY:James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home - Fleece to Fabric Event
DESCRIPTION: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. Also join us to a discussion on colonial medicine and how some of the practices used then are being used today.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/james-monroe-birthplace-and-boyhood-home-fleece-to-fabric-event
LOCATION:James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home\, 4460 Monroe Highway\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443
CATEGORIES:Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Monroe Foundation":MAILTO:jmbirthplace1758@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260421T164637Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T123000
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UID:1666-1779706800-1779712200@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Service
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter\, Military Officers Association of America; the Foundation for Historic Christ Church\, and Grace Church\, Kilmarnock.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/memorial-day-service
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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UID:1886-1778839200-1778932800@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Event (the act of painting outdoors) will take place on May 15\, 16\, and 17th in conjunction with Colonial Beach Creative Arts Center.  This event will welcome local artists to come to the grounds to create art while observing the beautiful scenery and replica house.  We are excited to welcome local artist Bob Smith on May 15th at 10am to kick-off the event.  Visitors are encouraged to visit during the weekend to experience the creative vibe of our local artists.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/plein-air
LOCATION:James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home\, 4460 Monroe Highway\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Living History
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Outreach":MAILTO:info@communityoutreach.org
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