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...
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...
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...
An 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...
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...
We are excited to invite you to celebrate freedom, culture, and community at the Holley Graded School Juneteenth Event! This family-friendly celebration will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026,...
Commemorate the moment Washington accepted his call to command at George Washington Birthplace National Monument on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. Join us for Washington’s Call to Command...
Genealogy, Storytelling & Live Entertainment
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...
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...
