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SUMMARY:RILL 2026: Virginia in 1776
DESCRIPTION: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 partnership with Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning program (RILL). Instructor: Robert Teagle\, HCC&M Executive Director. Registration here: rappahannock.edu/foundation/lifelong-learning
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/rill-2026-virginia-in-1776
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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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:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
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UID:1686-1781197200-1781204400@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:"Black Freedom Suits and the Declaration of Independence"
DESCRIPTION: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 on natural rights with unexpected and surprising outcomes. Part one of the 2026 Spring Speaker Series. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/black-freedom-suits-and-the-declaration-of-independence
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T042305
CREATED:20260408T171943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T171943Z
UID:1880-1781355600-1781366400@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Fleece to Fabric:  Exploring Early American Fiber and Textile Art
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.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/fleece-to-fabric-exploring-early-american-fiber-and-textile-art
LOCATION:James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home\, 4460 Monroe Highway\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="James Monroe Foundation":MAILTO:jmbirthplace1758@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: George Washington and the Presidential Title Controversy of 1789
DESCRIPTION: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 Highness” or simply “President.” Her talk will highlight how this seemingly ceremonial question exposed deep anxieties about power and the fragility of the new republic.  Attendees will learn how Washington’s own choices shaped the presidency\, as well as reinforced certain ideals. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon is an expert on the early presidency and is a thought leader in her field. \nShe received her doctorate from George Washington University and found a welcome intellectual environment at the First Federal Congress Project (FFCP) in Washington D.C. where she was Visiting Scholar\, contributing to a project to document of all material related to America’s first Congress under the new Constitution\, which is now a part of the Washington National Library at Mount Vernon in Virginia. \nShe has been interviewed by National Public Radio and has had opinion pieces in The Economist and The Boston Globe. She has appeared several times on C-SPAN and lectures on the presidency\, the evolution of executive power\, and the Washington administration.  Her book\, For Fear of an Elective King\, has been recommended by sources as varied as Vanity Fair\, Presidential Studies Quarterly\, The Journal of the Early Republic and The American Historical Review. She is also author of \nShe is the author of For Fear of an Elective King: George Washington and the Presidential Title Controversy of 1789\, a richly researched account of how a seemingly small question—what to call the president—became a defining moment for our country and executive legitimacy.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/speaker-series-george-washington-and-the-presidential-title-controversy-of-1789
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
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UID:1912-1781949600-1782057600@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:George Washington's Call to Command
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/george-washingtons-call-to-command
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Washington Birthplace National Memorial":MAILTO:GEWA_THST_information@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T160000
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UID:1692-1782122400-1782144000@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation”  June 22 - August 3
DESCRIPTION: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)
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/give-me-liberty-virginia-the-forging-of-a-nation-june-22-august-3
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T123000
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UID:1697-1782462600-1782477000@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Hands-On History Day at Historic Christ Church & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with this exciting program in colonial Virginia history. Make a brick by hand\, write with a quill pen\, make a grave rubbing\, play colonial games\, create a silhouette portrait\, build a brick wall and more. Enjoy a pizza party for lunch and take home a souvenir bookmark\, Museum Activity Book\, and knapsack. Ages 6-12. Space is limited; pre-registration required: \n  Email the Organizer
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/hands-on-history-day-at-historic-christ-church-museum
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
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CREATED:20260330T145409Z
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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:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T042305
CREATED:20260219T184435Z
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UID:1703-1783008000-1783011600@www.nnk250.us
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:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T042305
CREATED:20260219T184352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184352Z
UID:1708-1783530000-1783537200@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:“A Perfect Frenzy”
DESCRIPTION: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 author and book signing. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/a-perfect-frenzy
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T042305
CREATED:20260219T184311Z
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UID:1714-1791734400-1791743400@www.nnk250.us
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:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T042305
CREATED:20260421T184929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T185339Z
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SUMMARY:Feuding Founders: The Lee Deane Conflict and the Political "Bloodbath" of 1778
DESCRIPTION:How did a diplomatic dispute become one of the first political media storms in American history? \nJoin us at Stratford Hall for a commemorative America 250 conversation on the aftermath of the Lee Deane Conflict. In 1776\, Silas Deane of Connecticut was sent to France to secure crucial wartime support. He came under fire when Arthur Lee\, a Virginian also posted in Europe\, accused Deane of profiteering and fraud. The matter exploded into the public sphere when Deane fired back\, charging Arthur Lee with spying for the British and sharing information with them. Virginia congressmen Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee found themselves defending their family’s reputation amid a fierce smear campaign that played out in the pages of newspapers up and down the Eastern seaboard. John Jay\, then president of Congress\, was drawn into the dispute as well\, with consequences that would shadow his diplomatic career for years. As accusations and defenses spilled from private correspondence into newspapers\, the reputations of all four men were tested before a watching public. \nThis is a day for people who want to see how the Revolution unfolded not only in congresses and courts\, but in print and in public opinion. Begin the morning with a tour of Menokin\, Francis Lightfoot Lee’s home\, before traveling to nearby Stratford Hall to walk the grounds and tour the house where the Lee brothers grew up. Share lunch and conversation\, then hear from scholars representing all four partner sites — Menokin\, Stratford Hall\, the Webb-Deane-Stevens House\, and the John Jay Historic Site — as they examine how the Deane controversy reverberated through the early republic. This Affair affected the reputations of other “feuding fathers” including Thomas Paine\, Ben Franklin and John Adams. It offers a window into the rough-and-tumble politics of the 1770s — and a reminder that the tensions between press\, politics\, and personal reputation are as old as the republic itself. \n  \nSCHEDULE (subject to updates) \n10:00 am – 11:30 am: Tour Menokin house and grounds\, Warsaw\, VA \n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch at Stratford Hall\, Montross VA \n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Hour long round table discussion plus Q&A on the Lee Deane Conflict with representatives from the historic homes of John Jay (NY)\, Silas Deane (CT)\, Richard Henry Lee (VA) and Francis Lightfoot Lee (VA). \n3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Tour of Stratford Hall \n5:00 pm  – 6:00 pm: Wrap-up Reception and NNK Symposium Kick off\, Stratford Hall \n6:30 pm – 7:30 Talk: NNK Symposium Keynote [add-on $10] \n Pricing: \n$30 – Sun\, 11/8 Day Pass: Includes Menokin tour\, Stratford tour\, Roundtable\, Reception \n$10 – add-on: NNK symposium keynote on 11/8  \n$15: Roundtable only\, 11/8 at 1 pm: $15 \n$5: Virtual admission only to Roundtable\, 11/8 at 1 pm \nSpecial: $60: Pass to 11/8 “Feuding Fathers” + Pass to 11/9 NNK Symposium
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/feuding-founders-the-lee-deane-conflict-and-the-political-bloodbath-of-1778
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Symposium,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T170000
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CREATED:20260219T184204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184204Z
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SUMMARY:The Holly & The Ivy
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/the-holly-the-ivy
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Concert
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