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...
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:...
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...
America’s 250th commemoration needs your voice by Senator Mamie Locke VA250 Vice Chair As an African American woman serving as vice chair of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission and chair of its African American Advisory Council, I’ve been asked, “Why are you playing a key role in leading a commemoration of the 250th anniversary...
Virginia’s capitol marks pivotal 1781 attack with multi-day program Jan 4 – 7 Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (January 3, 2024) – The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), in partnership with the National Park Service, St. John’s Church Foundation, Henrico County Public Library, and Henrico County Recreation and Parks, will host a...
Yorktown Tea Party prepares to toast 250 years of defiance Less famous cousin to Boston Tea Party is equally ‘steeped’ in history Contact: Mike Frontiero mfrontiero@va250.virginia.gov 804-823-9016 RICHMOND, VA (December 4, 2023) – As the 250th anniversary of the world famous Boston Tea Party approaches December 16, plans are ‘brewing’ in Virginia to commemorate another...
Carly Fiorina: For A More Perfect Union, We Must Reconnect With Our Past VA250 National Honorary Chair, Carly Fiorina, spoke to the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) about the importance of sharing the whole story of history and getting every Virginia community involved. by Mike Frontiero VA250 When Carly Fiorina tells the history...
