American Revolution 250 Commission
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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 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
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 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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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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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...
🗓️ 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 🧵 )
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, 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 🧵 )
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 🧵 )
🏛️ 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.
"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
🏛️ 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.
"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.
🗓️ 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.” 🇺🇸
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
🗓️ 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.” 🇺🇸
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.” 🇺🇸
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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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
Please Register for FREE Text updates : buff.ly/lxaFrUn
July 2, 2025 at 4:10 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
Please Register for FREE Text updates : buff.ly/lxaFrUn
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
Please Register for FREE Text updates : buff.ly/lxaFrUn
Free to Dream Dance Sneak Peek for Fourth at the Fort💫
Behind-the-Scenes of our dance program💃
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Behind-the-Scenes of our dance program💃
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July 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Free to Dream Dance Sneak Peek for Fourth at the Fort💫
Behind-the-Scenes of our dance program💃
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Behind-the-Scenes of our dance program💃
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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 🧵 )
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
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 🧵 )
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 🧵 )
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 🧵 )
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
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 🧵 )
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 🧵 )
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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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
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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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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🇺🇸 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.
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
🇺🇸 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.
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.
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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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
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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𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚝 🎆
🇺🇸 Expressions of Virginia - " A Salute to the Arts"
Out of Many, One Festival
👉 Register for FREE Text updates (weather, programming start times): buff.ly/lxaFrUn
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 🧵 )
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
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 🧵 )
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 🧵 )
📲 Stay in the know for Fourth at the Fort!
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June 23, 2025 at 10:03 PM
📲 Stay in the know for Fourth at the Fort!
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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!
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
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!
Bill Schermerhorn, Event Designer for VA250 talks about the inspiration behind the "Free to Dream" theme for our upcoming 4th of July Spectacular Event!
𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘯
📆 June 27-28 and July 4 6:00 - 9:30 PM
📍Mount Vernon
Tickets: buff.ly/Eqppj7C
𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘯
📆 June 27-28 and July 4 6:00 - 9:30 PM
📍Mount Vernon
Tickets: buff.ly/Eqppj7C
June 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚
𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘯
📆 June 27-28 and July 4 6:00 - 9:30 PM
📍Mount Vernon
Tickets: buff.ly/Eqppj7C
𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘯
📆 June 27-28 and July 4 6:00 - 9:30 PM
📍Mount Vernon
Tickets: buff.ly/Eqppj7C
Confiscated the Coffee ☕
The Revolution created food shortages and drove up prices. Women were among the food rioters who conducted over 30 raids on storehouses between 1776 and 1779, seizing goods from merchants they considered unreasonable.
The Revolution created food shortages and drove up prices. Women were among the food rioters who conducted over 30 raids on storehouses between 1776 and 1779, seizing goods from merchants they considered unreasonable.
June 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Confiscated the Coffee ☕
The Revolution created food shortages and drove up prices. Women were among the food rioters who conducted over 30 raids on storehouses between 1776 and 1779, seizing goods from merchants they considered unreasonable.
The Revolution created food shortages and drove up prices. Women were among the food rioters who conducted over 30 raids on storehouses between 1776 and 1779, seizing goods from merchants they considered unreasonable.
💪🏽 Women in the Ranks
While many women held down households during the war, others chose to follow the Continental Army. Known as camp followers, they served as cooks, nurses, seamstresses, laundresses, and even spies or soldiers, playing essential roles in military life.
While many women held down households during the war, others chose to follow the Continental Army. Known as camp followers, they served as cooks, nurses, seamstresses, laundresses, and even spies or soldiers, playing essential roles in military life.
June 21, 2025 at 12:39 PM
💪🏽 Women in the Ranks
While many women held down households during the war, others chose to follow the Continental Army. Known as camp followers, they served as cooks, nurses, seamstresses, laundresses, and even spies or soldiers, playing essential roles in military life.
While many women held down households during the war, others chose to follow the Continental Army. Known as camp followers, they served as cooks, nurses, seamstresses, laundresses, and even spies or soldiers, playing essential roles in military life.
Homespun textiles & women’s resistance
Women turned homespun clothing into a symbol of resistance, rejecting British imports to support the cause of liberty.
In 1767, Boston Quakers sparked the Homespun Movement to promote buying goods—especially clothing—made in the Colonies.
Women turned homespun clothing into a symbol of resistance, rejecting British imports to support the cause of liberty.
In 1767, Boston Quakers sparked the Homespun Movement to promote buying goods—especially clothing—made in the Colonies.
June 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Homespun textiles & women’s resistance
Women turned homespun clothing into a symbol of resistance, rejecting British imports to support the cause of liberty.
In 1767, Boston Quakers sparked the Homespun Movement to promote buying goods—especially clothing—made in the Colonies.
Women turned homespun clothing into a symbol of resistance, rejecting British imports to support the cause of liberty.
In 1767, Boston Quakers sparked the Homespun Movement to promote buying goods—especially clothing—made in the Colonies.
The Emancipation Oak at Hampton University once sheltered more than just branches—it sheltered hope. 🌳
Over 150 yrs ago, beneath this tree, Black men, women, and children who fled to Fort Monroe during the Civil War built a school—defying laws that banned them from learning.
Over 150 yrs ago, beneath this tree, Black men, women, and children who fled to Fort Monroe during the Civil War built a school—defying laws that banned them from learning.
June 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The Emancipation Oak at Hampton University once sheltered more than just branches—it sheltered hope. 🌳
Over 150 yrs ago, beneath this tree, Black men, women, and children who fled to Fort Monroe during the Civil War built a school—defying laws that banned them from learning.
Over 150 yrs ago, beneath this tree, Black men, women, and children who fled to Fort Monroe during the Civil War built a school—defying laws that banned them from learning.
June 19, 1865: Freedom finally reached Galveston
Nearly 2 yrs after the Emancipation Proclamation enslaved African Americans were free.
Over 250k people were emancipated that day; sparking a legacy of hope, resilience, and the fight for true liberty. (a thread 🧵 )
Nearly 2 yrs after the Emancipation Proclamation enslaved African Americans were free.
Over 250k people were emancipated that day; sparking a legacy of hope, resilience, and the fight for true liberty. (a thread 🧵 )
June 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
June 19, 1865: Freedom finally reached Galveston
Nearly 2 yrs after the Emancipation Proclamation enslaved African Americans were free.
Over 250k people were emancipated that day; sparking a legacy of hope, resilience, and the fight for true liberty. (a thread 🧵 )
Nearly 2 yrs after the Emancipation Proclamation enslaved African Americans were free.
Over 250k people were emancipated that day; sparking a legacy of hope, resilience, and the fight for true liberty. (a thread 🧵 )
In June 1776, George Mason penned the Virginia Declaration of Rights:
“All men are born equally free and independent…”
But freedom wasn’t equal for all.
On June 19, 1865 the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free.
“All men are born equally free and independent…”
But freedom wasn’t equal for all.
On June 19, 1865 the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free.
June 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
In June 1776, George Mason penned the Virginia Declaration of Rights:
“All men are born equally free and independent…”
But freedom wasn’t equal for all.
On June 19, 1865 the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free.
“All men are born equally free and independent…”
But freedom wasn’t equal for all.
On June 19, 1865 the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free.
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 03 4:00 - 5:00 PM Historic Christ Church & Museum
Red, White, and Lights 2025
July 04 4:00 - 10:00 PM Meadow Farm Museum
July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
July 04 11:00 - 2:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture
July 03 4:00 - 5:00 PM Historic Christ Church & Museum
Red, White, and Lights 2025
July 04 4:00 - 10:00 PM Meadow Farm Museum
July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
July 04 11:00 - 2:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 03 4:00 - 5:00 PM Historic Christ Church & Museum
Red, White, and Lights 2025
July 04 4:00 - 10:00 PM Meadow Farm Museum
July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
July 04 11:00 - 2:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture
July 03 4:00 - 5:00 PM Historic Christ Church & Museum
Red, White, and Lights 2025
July 04 4:00 - 10:00 PM Meadow Farm Museum
July 4th Naturalization Ceremony
July 04 11:00 - 2:00 PM Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865
On Display
📆 June 14, 2025 to July 4, 2027
📍 Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond
(a thread 🧵 )
On Display
📆 June 14, 2025 to July 4, 2027
📍 Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond
(a thread 🧵 )
June 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865
On Display
📆 June 14, 2025 to July 4, 2027
📍 Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond
(a thread 🧵 )
On Display
📆 June 14, 2025 to July 4, 2027
📍 Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond
(a thread 🧵 )