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The official account of the American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), established to commemorate Virginia's role in the 250th anniversary of American independence. 📬 Join our mailing list https://va250.org/newsletter/
Lafayette in Person
📆 July 13, 2025 2:30 PM
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Hazel and Fulton Chauncey Lecture
📆 July 16, 2025 5:30 PM
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Those Who Signed The Fairfax Resolves?
📆 July 18, 2025 10:00 AM
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July 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Raleigh Tavern (Petersburg, VA) – Secret Meetings in the South
🧵1/5: Not to be confused with Williamsburg’s Raleigh Tavern, the Petersburg Raleigh Tavern was a key Patriot meeting place in the southern part of the colony! 🔥🏛️ #VA250
July 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Wetherburn’s Tavern (Williamsburg, VA) – Where Patriots & Spies Drank Together
🧵1/5: In Williamsburg, Wetherburn’s Tavern was a popular gathering place for both Patriots and Loyalists—meaning it was a hotbed of political tension and espionage! 🏛️🕵🏽‍♂️ #VA250
July 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Colonial Kids Day
📆 July 12, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Burwell-Morgan Mill

Family Day with Young Historians
📆 July 13, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Gadsby's Tavern Museum

American Revolution Camp
📆 July 14, - July 18, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore
July 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Early Industry in Smyth County, Virginia

📆 July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍The Octagon House Foundation 615 Octagon House Road Marion, VA 24354

Event details: va250.org/event-detail...
July 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Swan Tavern (Yorktown, VA) – A Spy Hub Before the Final Battle
🧵1/5: Before Yorktown’s siege and surrender in 1781, The Swan Tavern was buzzing with military officers, spies, and Patriot leaders plotting against the British. 🕵🏽‍♂️🏛️ #VA250
July 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🗓️ On This Day - July 5, 1775

In a final plea to avoid full-scale war, Congress adopted the Olive Branch Petition, reaffirming loyalty to the Crown while asserting the rights of British subjects in the colonies. (a thread 🧵 )
July 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🏛️ On This Day – July 5, 1776 🏛️

"The Great Seal of Virginia" was adopted, symbolizing the state's ideals of liberty and justice. The seal features Virginia's allegorical figure of Virtue, victorious over tyranny, and has become a defining emblem of the Commonwealth.
July 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Hanover Tavern (Hanover, VA) – Patrick Henry’s Early Stomping Ground
🧵1/5: Before Patrick Henry shouted “Give me liberty or give me death,” he built his fiery reputation in Hanover Tavern, where he argued against British rule! 🔥⚖️ #VA250
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🗓️ On this day, July 3, 1775
George Washington took command of a “mixed multitude” outside Boston.

From chaos, he built the Continental Army - disciplined, unified, and paid by Congress.

He led without taking a salary.
“Discipline is the soul of an army.” 🇺🇸
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚝 🎆

Fenwick Road | 3:00–8:30 PM

Virginia Craft Beer Garden
Hosted By Oozlefinch Beers & Blending Beers

Family Picnic Food Trucks

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July 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Raleigh Tavern (Williamsburg, VA) – The Birthplace of Resistance
🧵1/5: When the House of Burgesses was dissolved in 1769, where did Virginia’s leaders go? Raleigh Tavern! This Williamsburg hotspot became a meeting place for revolutionaries. 🔥🏛️ #VA250
July 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Free to Dream Dance Sneak Peek for Fourth at the Fort💫

Behind-the-Scenes of our dance program💃

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July 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮

Craig County Independence Day Parade
📆 July 04, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Downtown New Castle Main Street New Castle, VA 24127

Info: va250.org/event-detail...

(a 4th of July thread 🧵 )
June 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Capitol Building (Colonial Williamsburg, VA)
📜 Where Virginia Declared Independence

🧵1/5: May 15, 1776—Before the Declaration of Independence, Virginia voted for freedom from Britain at the Williamsburg Capitol. 🏛️🔥 #VA250
June 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮

Independence Day Celebration
📆 July 04, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway Lynchburg, VA 24502

more info: va250.org/event-detail...

(a 4th of July thread 🧵 )
June 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚝 🎆

Out of Many, One Festival💫

History of Virginia Area
Between Patton Rd & The Beach | 3:00 – 8:00 PM

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June 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🇺🇸 On This Day – June 29, 1776

Virginia made history as the first colony to declare itself an independent commonwealth and adopt a state constitution! Written primarily by George Mason, this groundbreaking document laid the foundation for self-governance and individual rights.
June 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA)
📜 Where America’s Founders Studied & Plotted Revolution

🧵1/5: Did you know that three U.S. Presidents—Jefferson, Monroe, & Tyler—attended William & Mary? This was a hub of Revolutionary thought! 🏛️📜 #VA250
June 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚝 🎆

🇺🇸 Expressions of Virginia - " A Salute to the Arts"
Out of Many, One Festival

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June 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Swan Tavern (Yorktown, VA)
📜 A Secret Patriot Meeting Spot Near the War’s Final Battle

🧵1/5: Just before the Siege of Yorktown (1781), Patriots gathered at The Swan Tavern, a popular meeting place for spies & soldiers. 🏛️⚔️ #VA250
June 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚

Fabulous Fourth at Ferry Farm
📆 July 04, 2025 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 George Washington Way Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Info: va250.org/event-detail...

(a 4th of July thread 🧵 )
June 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
St. John’s Church (Richmond, VA)
📜 Where Virginia Committed to Revolution

🧵1/5: March 23, 1775—Virginia Patriots gathered at St. John’s Church to debate whether to take up arms against Britain. Then, Patrick Henry changed history. 🔥 #VA250
June 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📲 Stay in the know for Fourth at the Fort!

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June 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Fourth at the Fort 💫 Free to Dream Grand Ceremony Dance Rehearsal

Bill Schermerhorn, Event Designer for VA250 talks about the inspiration behind the "Free to Dream" theme for our upcoming 4th of July Spectacular Event!
June 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM