Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday
Celebrate Washington’s Birthday at His Birthplace! Join us on February 22 for a day of history and fun as we honor George Washington’s 294th birthday. Feel the warmth of the...
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George Washington Birthplace National Monument 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA, United States
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Speaker Series: The Virginia Declaration of Rights at 250
FeaturedHistoric Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Declaration of Rights at 250 The Virginia Declaration of Rights, adopted unanimously by Virginia’s Fifth Convention on June 12, 1776, is a seminal, post-colonial state paper affirming...
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Concert: Poisoned Dwarf
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesPoisoned Dwarf is a Celtic music group that plays virtuosic, innovative, and passionate renditions of traditional Irish and Scottish music on acoustic instruments. Five talented musicians, including Mei-Li Garcia...
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Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesTraditional Scottish blessing & celebration. Full tartan/Scottish church service. Co-Sponsored with the Kilmarnock District & Pipe Band, St. Andrew’s Society of Williamsburg, Grace Episcopal Church.
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Speaker Series: The Constitution They Argued Over: Power, Democracy, and Compromise in 1787
FeaturedNorthern Neck Heritage Arts Center 73 Monument Place, Heathsville, VA, United StatesWhen delegates gathered in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, they agreed on one thing: the young United States was in trouble. Independence had been won, but the nation’s first...
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Concert: Cantori Choral Ensemble
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesIn keeping with choral music which would have been performed during the eighteenth century, Cantori Choral Ensemble will present a program of all a cappella music. Included in the selections...
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Colonial Tea
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon tea with an array of delicious finger foods, sweets and a special appearance by a character from colonial Virginia. Tickets required.
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Speaker Series: When the Declaration Was News
FeaturedThe Rappahannock Indigenous Conservation & Education Center 2570 Newland Road, Warsaw, VA, United StatesPublishing 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...
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Memorial Day Service
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesSponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, and Grace Church, Kilmarnock.
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RILL 2026: Virginia in 1776
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesOn 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...