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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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!
