America Made In Virginia: Fourth at the Fort Kicks Off America’s 250th Anniversary Commemoration Independence Day Celebration at Fort Monroe Shines a Spotlight on Virginia’s Youth RICHMOND, Va. (June 13, 2025) – VA250, in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority, the Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton 250 Committee, invites the public to celebrate the...

Virginia Craft Brewers Guild Named VA250 Commemorative Partner Craft Breweries to Celebrate “America. Made in Virginia.” VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) announced that it is the official craft beer industry Commemorative Partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commission (VA250) during the Virginia Craft Beer Seminar at New Realm Brewing Co. on Monday, June 9. Together,...

VA250 Mobile Museum Experience launches with ‘A Salute to Southwest Virginia’ January 18 event also commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions. RICHMOND, VA – Revolution rolls into Roanoke January 18 when Virginia’s new mobile history museum makes its statewide debut at “A Salute to Southwest Virginia: 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions,” an...

Photo taken at the filming of the documentary, Resolved to Live and Die: The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia at the Willowbrook Jackson/Umberger Homestead Site in Wytheville.   A Salute to Southwest Virginia: 250th Anniversary of the Fincastle Resolutions January 18 event marks Fincastle Resolutions, VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, VA250 Fanfare & special exhibits Contact:...

VA250 announces Bill Schermerhorn as Event Designer Creative Director behind Macy’s Parade & July 4th Fireworks to shape Virginia’s semiquincentennial commemoration events Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov RICHMOND, VA (December 16, 2024) – Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) has selected two-time Emmy Award-winning songwriter and creative director Bill Schermerhorn as its Event Designer, effective January...

The Power of Words: A Reading Revolution Reading Revolution Week, a statewide initiative spearheaded by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), concluded with resounding success. The event, which coincided with the 250th anniversary of Yorktown Victory Day, aimed to ignite a lifelong passion for reading among Virginia’s students, while fostering a deeper understanding of...

VA250 License Plates Now Available Drive with a piece of history! Are you ready to show your pride in America’s 250th anniversary? The VA250 commemorative license plate is now available for purchase! As a symbol of our nation’s rich history and bright future, this limited-edition license plate offers a unique opportunity to drive with a...