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  • “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” June 22 – August 3

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

    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)

    Free

  • Hands-On History Day at Historic Christ Church & Museum

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

    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...

    Free

  • Foundation Celebration

    Westmoreland State Park 145 Cliff Road, Montross

    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...

    Standard Parking fees apply

  • Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

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

    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.

    Free

  • Ampersand: Music of the New Nation

    Ampersand brings “Music of the New Nation” to the Memorial House Museum at the George Washington Birthplace Monument. Ampersand’s special Revolutionary War-era program, “Music of the New Nation” focuses on the experience of the home front and everyday people as they faced the battle for independence. Included are songs about the stirrings of revolution; the experiences of...

    Free

  • Kinsale 4th of July Celebration

    The Slips 285 Kinsale Road, Kinsale, VA

    Live music, food and drinks will be here at The Slips, where the crowd gathers to celebrate the 4th of July and watch fireworks launched at 9:15PM over the Yeocomico River. The Kinsale Waterfront Fund, along with the Yeocomico Club, The Slips, The Kinsale Market, and the Cople Volunteer Fire Department come together to put...

    Free

  • “A Perfect Frenzy”

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

    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.

    $50

  • Stratford Hall’s 2026 First Africans Day

    Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA, United States

    You’re invited to First Africans Day, a powerful collaboration of reflection, celebration, and remembrance at Stratford Hall. Together, we honor the lives, stories, and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of this vital place in Early America. Explore these communities’ music, dance, foodways, and material culture across an unforgettable...

    Free

  • Junior Ranger Day at George Washington’s Birthplace

    Celebrate the end of summer by getting outdoors at George Washington Birthplace National Monument during Junior Ranger Day! On April 22nd, join us from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the fourth annual Colonial Games Tournament, where you can compete with friends and family in the kinds of games young George Washington might have played....

    Free