April 24–25, 2026
America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration: Inspiring a Season of Civic Renewal
Kickoff event opening Virginia’s 250th commemoration year, highlighting civic engagement and the nation’s founding ideals.
Location: Colonial Williamsburg
Cost: FREE!
May 2, 2026
Pen to Paper: The Civic Gospel of the Declaration of Independence
Focus on the writing and ideas behind the Declaration of Independence at Monticello.
Location: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello
Cost: FREE!
May 15–16, 2026
The Flame of Revolution: 250th Anniversary of the 5th Virginia Convention
Commemoration of Virginia’s revolutionary-era leadership and debates on independence.
Location: Colonial Williamsburg
June 2026
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: A Revolutionary Life Experience
Special programming celebrating George Washington’s legacy and leadership.
Location: Mount Vernon
Juneteenth Commemoration Events (Statewide)
Programs exploring African American history and the journey toward freedom.
Location: Various locations, VA
June 7, 2026
Virginia Resolved: 250th Anniversary of the Lee Resolution for Independence
Marks the formal push toward independence introduced by Richard Henry Lee.
Location: Stratford Hall
June 12–14, 2026
Freedom Flows on the Potomac: Virginia Declaration of Rights Commemoration
Explores civil rights foundations through George Mason’s legacy.
Location: Gunston Hall
June 12–23, 2026
Sail250® Virginia: Tall Ships Goodwill Tour
International fleet of tall ships visiting multiple Virginia ports.
Locations: Yorktown, Hampton, Norfolk, Richmond, and others
July 4, 2026
America. Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together
Statewide Independence Day celebration with ceremonies, performances and broadcast event.
Location: Colonial Williamsburg
August 2026
African Landing Day Commemoration
Honors the arrival of the first Africans in Virginia and their legacy.
Location: Fort Monroe
September 17–October 31, 2026
The Turn of the Tide of Success: Kings Mountain Commemoration
Reenactments and programming tied to Revolutionary War victory.
Location: Barter Theatre
October 7, 2026
First Virginia General Assembly 250th Anniversary
Commemoration of Virginia’s early legislative history.
Location: Colonial Williamsburg
October 9, 2026
250th Anniversary of the Historic First Baptist Church
Celebration of one of Virginia’s oldest Black church congregations and its legacy.
Location: Colonial Williamsburg
