Memorial Day Service
Sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, and Grace Church, Kilmarnock.
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Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States
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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 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...
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Virginia Resolved
FeaturedStratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA, United StatesCommemorate 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 Saturday, June 6 10:00 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. 5:00 – 7:30 PM Country dinner...
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Tour of Historic Yeocomico Church
Yeocomico Church 1233 Old Yeocomico Road, Kinsale, VAOriginally constructed in 1655, this is the oldest active church in Virginia and has been the place of worship for generations of families like the Lees, Washingtons, and Monroes. Historian and Restorationist Dave Butt will lead a free tour beginning at 3PM, followed by refreshments (including Martha Washington’s famous rum punch) provided by the church.
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Washington Parish Museum Oak Grove Virginia Northern Neck 250 Celebration
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Oak Grove 2961 Kings Highway, Colonial Beach, VA, United StatesWASHINGTON PARISH MUSEUM: You all are invited and welcomed to visit the Washington Parish Museum special opening on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as part of a Northern Neck 250 (NNK250) Celebration. The Museum is located behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Parish Hall, Oak Grove; 2961 Kings Highway; Colonial Beach, VA...
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“Black Freedom Suits and the Declaration of Independence”
Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United StatesThe 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...
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Fleece to Fabric: Exploring Early American Fiber and Textile Art
James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home 4460 Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VADiscover 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.
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James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home – Fleece to Fabric Event
James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home 4460 Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VADiscover 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...
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Hannah Lee Corbin, Widow
Colonial Beach Playhouse 108 Hawthorn Street, Colonial Beach, VA, United StatesAn original play at Colonial Beach Playhouse about the Lee Family of Westmoreland County during Revolutionary times. Opens Saturday, June 13 and runs through Sunday, June 28. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at cbplayhouse.org.
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Speaker Series: George Washington and the Presidential Title Controversy of 1789
FeaturedGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA, United StatesJoin 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...
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