Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and US Independence in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia
- Tweets 3,900
- Following 288
- Followers 4,224
- Likes 2,241
#OnThisDay 250 years ago, the First Virginia General Assembly met in regular session at the Virginia Capitol in Williamsburg.
Today, you can join in on a special session livestream of the current Virginia General Assembly.
October 7 | 2:30 pm
Join ➡️ va250.org/general-assembly-2…
1
92
The Mobile Museum and the Give Me Liberty signature exhibit both feature a special recorded reenactment of Patrick Henry giving his famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech. And you can see both in the same trip Oct 16 - 19 at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown!
152
Join us on this Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30 pm for a special session livestream as we commemorate 250 years since the First Virginia General Assembly meeting at the Colonial Williamsburg Capitol building.
Learn more ➡️ va250.org/general-assembly-2…
4
167
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🍷
Virginia's incredible wineries have taken on the nation's semiquincentennial with style. As the year "wines" down, be sure to pick up a 250th commemorative wine bottle while you still can.
📷 The Williamsburg Winery
1
173
Mobile Museum applications are open for 2027! Bring key stories of Virginia's history to your location whether that is a school, museum, historic site, or event. Click here to learn more and apply: va250.org/mobile-museum/
📸 Long Branch Historic House & Farm
1
1
194
Through reenactments, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, Liberty Day Heritage Celebration brings history to life in Rockland Park.
📍 Front Royal | Warren County
📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
146
History comes alive this weekend at the 82nd Annual Waterford Fair. Explore heritage crafts, artisan demonstrations, local food, and stories that connect Virginia's past to the present in one of the Commonwealth's most treasured traditions.
va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
180
There's 3 months left to check out this signature 250th exhibition at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. "Give Me Liberty" examines the essential Virginia people, events, and sites that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation. va250.org/give-me-liberty/
7
7
319
Kings Mountain was a decisive battle that turned the tide of the Revolutionary War. Barter actors in a theatrical tour-de-force lead us through the events that surround that fateful day, giving us a glimpse into the world of the people who lived it.
bartertheatre.com/big-shows/…
1
3
197
Join Loudoun Museum's Makenna Graves for a fascinating look at women's education during the Federal Period through examples of historic needlework and samplers from the museum's collection.
📍 Loudoun County Library
📅 September 30, 2026
Learn more: 👉 va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
2
155
There's still time for students to submit their artwork for the VA250 Semiquincentennial Sticker Design Competition! Pictured are just a few of the many fantastic submissions we've received so far.
Deadline is Oct 1. Click here to learn more and submit: va250.org/sticker-contest/.
188
Explore the American Revolution through the observations of Nicholas Cresswell, an English visitor whose diary documented life in Virginia as conflict unfolded.
📍 Old Stone Church Foundation, Loudoun County
📅 September 28, 2026
Learn more: 👉 va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
1
2
219
Through live music, historical interpreters, hands-on demonstrations, and storytelling, The Sound of 1776 offers an immersive experience that reveals how ordinary Virginians experienced extraordinary events during the American Revolution.
va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
1
183
The story of America’s founding didn’t end on July 4, 1776. America Made in Virginia reflects the next chapter of this commemoration, telling the story of how independence was fought for and ultimately won in Virginia.
2
7
208
Join Patrick Henry's Red Hill and members of the descendant community for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection, and discovery of the enslaved and free African Americans connected to Red Hill.
va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
2
172
How have Americans remembered George Washington's relationship with slavery over the last 250 years? Join historian John Garrison Marks for a thought-provoking discussion about memory, legacy, and the ongoing conversation about how we interpret the past.
va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
133
Join a panel of leading historians for a thoughtful discussion about the lasting significance of the American Revolution 250 years later.
📍 James Monroe's Highland, Albemarle County
📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn more: 👉 va250.org/event-detail/?id=2…
137
Join us in commemorating the reconstruction and dedication of the African Baptist Meeting House and Burial Ground site on Friday, October 9. This signature event celebrates 250 years of the First Baptist Church.
Learn more ➡️ va250.org/event-detail?id=26…
5
195
We are ONE month away from kicking off the #Journeyto2031. Join us in Yorktown October 16 - 19 for the 245th anniversary of our nation's decisive victory.
Click here to learn more: visityorktown.org/Calendar.a…
1
5
180
