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Community Stories from Virginia Many voices have shaped Virginia’s story – and they still do. VA250 and Share More Stories have been inviting Virginians to share stories, reflections, and perspectives that connect the past to the present in honor of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. Here are some of those stories that have been collected […]
VA250 Partners with Historic and Cultural Leaders to Honor Virginia’s African American Freedom Journey FREEDOM FORWARD invites Virginians to explore African American history, engage with historic sites and participate in commemorative events RICHMOND, Va. (June 16, 2026) — Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) in partnership with the Fort Monroe Foundation, and the Djimon Hounsou…
AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER A Live Celebration from Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area Premieres Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Part of PBS America @ 250 A Star-Filled Salute to the Nation’s Anniversary Featuring Judy Collins, Michael Feinstein, Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O’Hara, Richard Thomas, Adrienne Warren, the United States Air Force Heritage of […]
VA250 Invites Virginians to Participate in Statewide Community Storytelling Initiative Richmond, Va. – April 29, 2026 – As VA250 commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of our nation, the Commission is inviting people across the Commonwealth to share stories, reflections and perspectives. The goal is to create a more complete story […]
PBS and VA250 Announce Production of America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together Live Event from Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area Premieres Saturday, July 4, 2026, as Part of PBS America @ 250 ARLINGTON VA; April 1, 2026 – PBS today announced AMERICA MADE IN VIRGINIA: 250 YEARS TOGETHER (w.t.), a new special produced in partnership […]
VA250 Car Project Breaks Record Stock Car Land Speed Record. Made In Virginia. On March 23, 2026, the official land speed record for a stock car was broken by the VA250 Car Project, reaching 253 miles per hour and surpassing the 244.9 mph record that was set in 2007. The VA250 Car Project is a […]
Stratford Hall Announces Virginia Resolved Keynote Speaker, Participation of VA250 Mobile Museum and The United States Navy Concert Band Contact: Stratford Hall Historic Preserve Ethan Burgess, Director of Communications 804-493-1970 eburgess@stratfordhall.org Stratford, Virginia (March 20, 2026) – Stratford Hall Historic Preserve has announced Carly Fiorina, the Virginia American Revolution 250…
VA250 to Host Semiquincentennial Celebration at Colonial Williamsburg July 4 America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together Will Feature Exciting Line-Up of American Artists and Lights of Freedom Drone and Fireworks Show Richmond, Va. – March 16, 2026 – On July 4, 2026, America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together, a two-hour live event, will […]
VA250 Launches Signature Event Series Commemorating 250 Years of American Independence In 2026, Virginia will take center stage in the nation’s Semiquincentennial with the launch of the America Made In Virginia Signature Event Series—a sweeping commemoration for the nation marking 250 years of the ideas, debates, people, places and defining moments that forged a […]
Virginia Invites Visitors to Reconnect with their Country as U.S. Approaches its 250th Anniversary VA250 Celebrates the Commonwealth’s Role in Nation’s Founding with “America Made In Virginia” Signature Event Series, VA250 Passport and More As America enters its 250th anniversary year, Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) is inviting visitors to reconnect with their country, […]
