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  • Speaker Series: The Declaration at the Birth of Our Nation

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    University of Mary Washinton- Dahlgren Campus 4224 University Drive, King George, VA, United States

    The Declaration at the Birth of Our Nation NNK 250 Speaker Series featuring Dr. Phil Levy The Declaration of Independence has been called “American scripture.” The Constitution certainly has its celebrators, but there is a unique reverence reserved for the document that Americans see as the nation’s birth announcement. The Declaration’s elegant prose, and resonant...

    Free

  • Celebrate George Washington’s Birthday

    George Washington Birthplace National Monument 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, VA, United States

    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 hearth, hear the ring of the anvil and tap your toes to live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Memorial Area. At...

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  • Speaker Series: The Virginia Declaration of Rights at 250

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    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

     The 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 republican principles, limited government, and humankind’s natural rights. It is arguably the most imitated of America’s founding documents. Indeed, it is one of the most...

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  • Sail Into Summer: Memorial Day Beach Party

    Coles Point Marina 190 Plantation Drive, Hague, VA, United States

    Join us on the shores of the Potomac for our Sail Into Summer Memorial Day Beach Party, a patriotic waterfront celebration honoring Memorial Day and America's 250th anniversary. This family-friendly weekend features live music, food trucks, local vendors, cold drinks, and beachside fun from day to night. Guests can arrive by boat or by land...

    $8

  • Concert: Poisoned Dwarf

    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

      Poisoned 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 (Beane), create a driving sonic energy that has been captivating audiences for over a decade with whistles, flutes, violin, guitar, percussion, and uilleann pipes together...

    $45

  • Kirkin’ o’ th’ Tartans

    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

    Traditional 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.

    Free

  • George Washington’s Favorite Wine Tasting

    Kinsale Market 11 Steamboat Landing, Kinsale

    A themed edition of the Market’s third-Saturday wine tasting program that connects hospitality, local history, and America 250 storytelling through a George Washington-inspired tasting experience.

    $8.00

  • Speaker Series: The Constitution They Argued Over: Power, Democracy, and Compromise in 1787

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    Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center 73 Monument Place, Heathsville, VA, United States

    When 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 experiment in self-government, the Articles of Confederation, was failing. What no one agreed on was what should come next. As James Madison and others urged...

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  • Concert: Cantori Choral Ensemble

    Historic Christ Church 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA, United States

    In 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 will be familiar folk songs, songs of love both sacred and secular, and well-known spirituals. Tickets required

    $35

  • Festival For The Brave

    10-7 at Big Land 311 Prospect Hill Road, Montross

    Get ready to rock for a cause this year as we celebrate the USA’s 250th Anniversary in Montross, VA! Experience the ultimate fusion of music and mission at our veteran nonprofit festival—a high-energy tribute to those who answered the call. Live Music, Food Trucks, Local Vendors & more!

    $25