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SUMMARY:Hannah Lee Corbin\, Widow
DESCRIPTION:An original play at Colonial Beach Playhouse about the Lee Family of Westmoreland County during Revolutionary times. Opens Saturday\, June 13 and runs through Sunday\, June 28. Performances Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at cbplayhouse.org.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/hannah-lee-corbin-widow
LOCATION:Colonial Beach Playhouse\, 108 Hawthorn Street\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colonial Beach Performing Arts Assn":MAILTO:cbpaa.info@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History Day at Historic Christ Church & Museum
DESCRIPTION: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 knapsack. Ages 6-12. Space is limited; pre-registration required: \n  Email the Organizer
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/hands-on-history-day-at-historic-christ-church-museum
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Foundation Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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 will be food and drink vendors\, along with activities\, games\, demonstrations and more provided by Westmoreland State Park and other local organizations!  \nIf you have any questions or want to know more about this event\, please reach out to us over email or phone. 
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/foundation-celebration
LOCATION:Westmoreland State Park\, 145 Cliff Road\, Montross\, 22520
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westmoreland State Park":MAILTO:westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T170000
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SUMMARY:“A Perfect Frenzy”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/a-perfect-frenzy
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Road\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Junior Ranger Day at George Washington's Birthplace
DESCRIPTION: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. Throughout the afternoon\, enjoy demonstrations and special Junior Ranger activities presented by park partners and dedicated volunteers. It’s a perfect opportunity to play\, learn\, and celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the birthplace of our nation’s first president.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/junior-ranger-day-at-george-washingtons-birthplace
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Washington Birthplace National Memorial":MAILTO:GEWA_THST_information@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
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SUMMARY:Star Spangled Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to experience the wonder of the cosmos during a special evening program\, “The Star-Spangled Night Sky\,” on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. \nThis free\, 90-minute event begins at 7 p.m. and features a 30-minute interpretive program that will explore how the stars have shaped the American story—from the symbolism of stars on the U.S. flag to America’s journey into space.   Following the interpretive talk\, park rangers will help visitors identify constellations\, locate the Andromeda Galaxy\, and observe Saturn through a telescope. Visitors will also learn how they can help preserve natural dark sky environments in their community. \nStandard park operations will continue during normal hours on the day of the event. If poor weather prevents stargazing\, the program will be postponed to Sunday\, September 27\, 2026.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/star-spangled-night-sky
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
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SUMMARY:John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum: Lady Frances Berkeley and the 350th Anniversary of Bacon's Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of Bacon’s Rebellion\, join Lady Frances Berkeley\, wife of Virginia’s Royal Governor\, as she composes a letter to her husband while guiding you through a brief history of the recent political upheavals that saw Jamestown laid to ash. Will King Charles offer justice to Sir William Berkeley and clear him from the accusations of wrongdoing? Historian and thespian Amy Stallings transports you back to this tumultuous period in the Chesapeake in a stunning first-person performance you do not want to miss! \nEnjoy fresh oysters\, shrimp\, handcrafted cocktails and a light supper at this annual program that honors longtime Foundation for Historic Christ Church volunteer and board member John Hunt\, an avid mariner and student of the Chesapeake\, who with his wife Page spent decades exploring the Bay before his passing in 2021. \nSeating is Limited. Tickets available here: Lady Frances Berkeley – Chesapeake History Forum
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/john-h-hunt-ii-chesapeake-history-forum-lady-frances-berkeley-and-the-350th-anniversary-of-bacons-rebellion
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T160000
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CREATED:20260529T201840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T201926Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions
DESCRIPTION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to experience the warmth and wonder of colonial life during the holiday season with “Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions” on Saturday\, December 19\, two days before the winter solstice. This festive event offers a full day of demonstrations to mark the beginning of winter. \nFrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, the Memorial Area will be abuzz with activity. Blacksmiths will fire up the forge\, seasonal recipes will be cooked over an open hearth\, and skilled textile artisans will weave on the loom. \nAdding a touch of holiday fun\, the Annual Holiday Ornament Hunt invites you to search the Memorial Area for hidden ornaments that reveal clues to a Christmas-themed riddle. Those who solve the riddle can return to the Visitor Center to receive a special seasonal gift. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, programming may be altered or canceled.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/welcoming-winter-rekindling-colonial-traditions
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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