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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Kinsale Market Sizzle 5K Run or Walk - America 250 edition
DESCRIPTION:Heat up the track and bring the fire as we race to celebrate America 250 and the 3rd anniversary of the Market. The 5K route will take you through town\, along the water and through the local winery. We look forward in donating a portion of the proceeds to benefit our local volunteer fire department. Each runner will receive a branded 5K shirt for participating in the event.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/3rd-annual-kinsale-market-sizzle-5k-run-or-walk-america-250-edition
LOCATION:Kinsale Market\, 11 Steamboat Landing\, Kinsale\, 22488
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Outreach":MAILTO:info@communityoutreach.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:Virginia Resolved
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall\, Westmoreland County\, and VA250! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/section/virginia-resolved-ed8k  \nSaturday\, June 6 \n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The Great House\, Grounds and Visitor Center will be open for regular admission\, with the inclusion of the VA250 mobile museum.  \n5:00 – 7:30 PM Country dinner buffet with family-style seating in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. Advance reservation required. Get tickets: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-buffet-dinner-s6lqxc  \n6:00 PM RSVP to let us know you’re coming and bring your friends and family for a FREE celebration\, including:  \n\nVA250 Mobile Museum \n\n\nDJ music \n\n\nFood trucks \n\n\nWine sales from Ingleside Vineyards \n\n\nBeer sales from the Al Pugh Distributing truck \n\nFREE RSVP: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-free-evening-program-11yrhh  \n 8:00 – 9:30 PM The Virginia Resolved stage program\, featuring:  \n\nPatriotic music performances by The United States Navy Concert Band \n\n\nRichard Henry Lee and his Resolution for Independence \n\n\nSpeakers and Keynote by Carly Fiorina\, VA250 National Honorary Chair \n\n\nAn incredible fireworks show over the Great House! \n\n No outside food or drinks; lawn chairs and picnic blankets encouraged. Visitors ages 21+ must present a valid ID when purchasing wine and beer. Due to the fireworks\, we kindly request that dogs remain at home.  \n Sunday\, June 7 \nGet tickets now for this can’t-miss day of living history at Stratford Hall. Tickets are $15 ages 14+\, $10 ages 6-13\, and free for ages 5 & under: https://tickets.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-wluzjn  \n10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Great House\, Grounds\, Visitor Center and VA250 Mobile Museum Open  \n12:00 – 4:00 PM Virginia Resolved Living History Program:  \n\nCitizenship Ceremony at 12:00 PM \n\n\nDiscussions with Richard Henry Lee and Hannah Corbin Lee \n\n\n1st and 4th Continental Light Dragoon Cavalry Drills \n\n\nSons of the American Revolution Musket Demonstrations \n\n\nColonial Music by Ampersand \n\n\nPatawomeck Eel Pot Demonstrations \n\n\nColonial Foodways Demonstrations in the Historic Kitchen \n\n\nChocolate Demonstrations in the Gift Shop \n\n\nColonial Games and Activities \n\n\nCommunity Partner Booths \n\n\nMontross Middle School Art Show & Performances \n\n\nFood Trucks \n\n Free admission (proper identification required at check-in): Westmoreland County residents\, Friends of Stratford members\, Blue Star Families\, and Museums for All participants.  \n 
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/virginia-resolved
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, VA\, 22558\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Community,Concert,Exhibit,Festival,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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UID:1880-1781355600-1781366400@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:Fleece to Fabric:  Exploring Early American Fiber and Textile Art
DESCRIPTION:Discover the skills and artistry that helped weave the tapestry of America’s history.  Explore how both native and imported fibers were grown\, gathered\, and prepared in Colonial Virginia.  Learn how 18th-century Virginians transformed those fibers into thread and yarn-materials that became the foundation of everyday necessities and the extraordinary creations of early American life.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/fleece-to-fabric-exploring-early-american-fiber-and-textile-art
LOCATION:James Monroe Birthplace and Boyhood Home\, 4460 Monroe Highway\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443
CATEGORIES:Community,Exhibit
ORGANIZER;CN="James Monroe Foundation":MAILTO:jmbirthplace1758@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
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UID:1912-1781949600-1782057600@www.nnk250.us
SUMMARY:George Washington's Call to Command
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 251st anniversary of George Washington taking command of the Continental Army with George Washington Birthplace National Memorial. The event will include a variety of demonstrations such as historic weapons firing and colonial lifeways including blacksmithing and colonial cooking demonstrations.
URL:https://www.nnk250.us/event/george-washingtons-call-to-command
LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument\, 1732 Popes Creek Road\, Colonial Beach\, VA\, 22443\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="George Washington Birthplace National Memorial":MAILTO:GEWA_THST_information@nps.gov
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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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UID:1708-1783530000-1783537200@www.nnk250.us
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
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UID:1714-1791734400-1791743400@www.nnk250.us
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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