• Plein Air

    James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home 4460 Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA

    Plein Air Event (the act of painting outdoors) will take place on May 15, 16, and 17th in conjunction with Colonial Beach Creative Arts Center.  This event will welcome local...

  • Memorial Day Service

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

    Sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, and Grace Church, Kilmarnock.

    Free
  • RILL 2026: Virginia in 1776

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

    On 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...

  • Tour of Historic Yeocomico Church

    Yeocomico Church 1233 Old Yeocomico Road, Kinsale, VA

    Originally 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...

    Free
  • Washington Parish Museum Oak Grove Virginia Northern Neck 250 Celebration

    St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Oak Grove 2961 Kings Highway, Colonial Beach, VA, United States

    WASHINGTON 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...

    Free
  • “Black Freedom Suits and the Declaration of Independence”

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

    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...

    $50