MAY 2026
Saturday, May 2
Colonial American Genealogy
Learn how to trace Revolutionary-era Virginian ancestors through historical and modern records.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Porter Branch, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
Friday, May 8
Homeschool Day at Historic Kenmore
Dive in with hands-on colonial life activities, games and self-guided learning.
10:00 am–2:00 pm | Historic Kenmore, F’burg
Cost: Adults $4 | Students $6 | Under 6 FREE!
Saturday, May 9
Historic Aquia Creek
Explore Stafford’s colonial industry and Revolutionary War history.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Howell Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, May 16
Indigenous People & Virginia in the American Revolution
How Virginia’s Native nations shaped the Revolutionary era.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Howell Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Friday-Monday, May 22–25
CAF Rise Above Mobile Exhibit
Enjoy immersive aviation films honoring the Tuskegee Airmen and WASP.
10:00 am–4:00 pm, daily | Stafford Regional Airport, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
Honor eight Revolutionary War veterans with wreath-laying tributes at Aquia Episcopal Church.
1:00–2:00 pm | Aquia Episcopal Church, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
JUNE 2026
June 4
VA250 Book Group: The Fate of the Day
Discuss Rick Atkinson’s The Fate of the Day, exploring key battles, Valley Forge and the struggles of the Continental and British armies.
6:00–7:30 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Thursday-Saturday, June 4–6
Hunter’s Iron Works Symposium
Exploring Stafford’s major colonial industrial complex and its Revolutionary War role.
All Day | Holiday Inn & Conference Center, F’burg
Cost: TBD
James Hunter and the American Revolution
Learn about the history of one of colonial America’s largest industrial sites.
7:30–9:00 pm | Stafford County Administrative Center, Stafford
Cost: TBD
Saturday, June 6
The Politics of Independence in Colonial Virginia
Discover how Virginians debated and pushed toward independence.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Porter Branch, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
Scandal, Cards, & Courtship: Regency Entertainments
An interactive look at Regency-era games and social customs like whist and quadrille.
2:00–3:30 pm | CRRL – Howell Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, June 20
Historic Stafford Places and Their Stories
Exploration of Stafford County’s founding families, industries and historic sites, including Falmouth.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Porter Branch, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
Monday–Thursday, June 22–25
Twilight History For Kids: Shining a Light on Revolutionary Life
Living history, music, reenactments and hands-on colonial experiences.
6:00–8:00 pm, nightly | George Washington’s Ferry Farm, F’burg
Cost: $150, full series
Thursday, June 25
For the Common Defense: The Birth of America’s Defense Forces
Examine the creation of the Continental Army, Navy and Marines in 1775, followed by a The American Revolution screening.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Friday, June 26
Fabulous Friday: The American Revolution
Celebrate America’s 250th with games, activities and hands-on history for grades K–6.
4:15–5:00 pm | CRRL – Porter Branch, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, June 27
Spotsylvania Stars & Stripes Spectacular
America250 celebration featuring live music, food vendors, historic tours, and fireworks.
4:00–10:00 pm | Spotsylvania Historic Courthouse District, Spotsylvania
Cost: FREE!
JULY 2026
Grow a Reader Special: Happy Birthday America!
Enjoy a storytime celebrating America’s founding with songs, stories and early literacy activities for young children.
11:00–11:30 am | CRRL – Howell Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, July 4
A 250th Fourth of July Celebration
Experience reenactments, crafts and colonial games celebrating America’s founding.
10:00 am–4:00 pm | George Washington’s Ferry Farm, F’burg
Cost: Prices Vary
Thursday, July 16
The Impact of the Revolution on the Daily Lives of Americans
Hosted by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc., explore how the
American Revolution shaped everyday life in Fredericksburg, followed by a
screening of The American Revolution.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Wednesday, July 22
Women Soldiers of the Revolution
Hear stories of Deborah Sampson and Anna Maria Lane, who secretly served
in the American Revolution, followed by a screening of The American
Revolution.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Monday, July 27
VA250 Summer Book Group – The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South by Alan Pell Crawford
Book discussion with Washington Heritage Museums exploring the overlooked Southern campaign of the American Revolution.
6:00–7:30 pm | The Mary Washington House, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Thursday, July 30
From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War
Examine key Revolutionary War turning points, followed by a screening of The American Revolution.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
AUGUST 2026
Thursday, August 6
Why the British Lost the War for American Independence
Discover this analysis of how the war was won and lost, followed by a screening of The American Revolution.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, August 22
Basics of Using Genetics for Genealogy
Learn to use genetics to trace family history.
11:00 am–12:30 pm | CRRL – Porter Branch, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
Thursday, August 27
A Rather Brilliant View: Revolutionary Experiences at Chatham
Discover local Revolutionary War history at Chatham, followed by a screening of The American Revolution.
6:00–8:00 pm | CRRL – Fredericksburg Branch, F’burg
Cost: FREE!
VIRTUAL
Spotsylvania in the American Revolution: A Virtual Exhibit
Kids ages 8–12 explore Revolutionary history through a four-evening virtual program featuring historic sites and hands-on activities.
Daily | SpotsylvaniaMuseum.org
Cost: FREE!
Run America 250 Challenge
Walk or run 250 miles anytime between July 4, 2025 and July 5, 2026 to celebrate America250 and earn a commemorative medal.
Daily | Widewater State Park, Stafford
Cost: FREE!
OCTOBER 2026
Saturday & Sunday, October 10–11
Revolution on the Rappahannock
Explores a key Revolutionary War site that supplied arms and tools supporting George Washington’s army.
12:30–5:00 pm | Moncure Conway House, Falmouth
Cost: $20/person
