BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Northern Neck 250 - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Northern Neck 250
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nnk250.us
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northern Neck 250
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T185106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T185106Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/divided-declaration.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260126T194231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194452Z
UID:782-1781445600-1781452800@www.nnk250.us
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kathleen-Bartoloni-Tuazon-Headshot-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T184917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184917Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Give-Me-Liberty-VMHC.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T123000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T184815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184815Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HOHD.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260330T145409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145409Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WSP-Foundation-Celebration.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Westmoreland State Park":MAILTO:westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T184435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184435Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Audience-flags_P1420850©.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Andrew-Lawler-Perfect-Frenzy-Cover.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T183000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184311Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lady-Berkeley-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260412T183229
CREATED:20260219T184204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T184204Z
UID:1719-1796657400-1796662800@www.nnk250.us
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nnk250.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2023-Holly-Ivy-pic-1-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR