July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested […]
Free Event! Kick off your 4th of July celebrations at Liberty Hall Historic Site! Join the community from 12-3 for a picnic in the gardens with lawn games, live music, […]
Join us for our annual Fourth of July Festival! This is a free public event featuring activities at Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Battlefield State Park. In 1783, […]
Hope to see you on Friday, July 4, at the Vernon County Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Shortcake Social! The party will be held from 1 to 5PM at the historic […]
Following the Fourth of July Parade in Gypsy Hill Park, commemorate Independence Day and celebrate the last day of Civic Season at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library with special activities! […]
Let's celebrate veterans by designing a patriotic mosaic flag. Give to a loved one who has bravely served in the armed forces. Information: cun04@henrico.gov
Step back in time for a Revolutionary drama set in the summer of 1775. Watch as Lewis Burwell of Fairfield visits John Page at Rosewell to ponder weighty decisions. Listen […]
So Ready for Laughter explores Hope’s major USO tours and travels during World War II through some 50 artifacts, including rare and unpublished photographs of Hope; a World War II-era […]
Witness history unfold from a soldier's point of view in this thought provoking, visceral encounter presented by legendary “Hardcore History” podcaster Dan Carlin. War Remains is an immersive, solitary VR […]
Opening just in time for Flag Day, a new summer exhibition at the Museum will showcase dozens of rare American flags alongside historic early state constitutions and the first printing […]
Learn about the Daily Lives of the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon, a plantation with 318 enslaved people working sun up to sun down in bondage for George Washington. Learn […]
Learn about Alexandria’s African American history from King Street north to Cross Canal with this 1-mile tour. Grab your smartphone and pull up the StoryMap as you walk the trail […]