On July 4, 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In preparation for the 250th anniversary in 2026, Monticello’s new Founding […]
Slice of History: Pizza and History Friday, June 20 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Celebrate #CivicsSeason with (free!) pizza and history! Join us for a special open house at […]
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria for a Pride edition of Tavern Ga(y)mes Night! Learn about 18th century clothing and gender performance, participate in Drag Trivia, play games, and enjoy […]
Join us at the Capitol Mall Amphitheater for an evening of lively performances by Llamativa and The Tiarras. Music Under the Star (MUtS) returns to the Bullock Museum this summer […]
Let's Go Birding Together (LGBT) walks are for everyone who loves birds and the outdoors. We welcome those who identify as LGBTQ, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy […]
This specialized tour of Woodland Cemetery will focus on the formerly enslaved interred in this historic post emancipation uplift cemetery in eastern Henrico. In honor of Juneteenth, we will delve […]
From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City is home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour […]
Activist and filmmaker Chizu Omori with JAMP presents “Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration.” The two-day conference, held June 21-22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Oakland […]
Come along on a free 1-hour guided tour that honors the incredible women, including Kate Sessions, "the Mother of Balboa Park," who helped shape Balboa Park and San Diego’s vibrant […]
Join us on the grounds of Hale Farm—where multiple people were once enslaved—for a communal reading of Frederick Douglass’s powerful 1852 speech, What to the Slave is the Fourth of […]
Join Monticello’s expert Gardens and Grounds team on a guided, family-friendly nature walk in the rarely-explored meadows of the Monticello mountaintop. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will lead you through […]
Learn about helpers throughout our community. Local groups will provide information about their organizations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Explore the principles […]