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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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  • Virginia Resolved

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

    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Westmoreland County, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity–living history interpreters and demonstrations, cavalry drills, historic speeches, a citizenship ceremony, fireworks, and plenty of food, music, and family fun. Stay tuned for more...

  • 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...

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  • 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.

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  • “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