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Events Near You

Charlottesville

Sep. 20 - Jan. 31, 2026

The Black Patriots of Central Virginia Exhibit

Charlottesville

Dec. 20, 2025

Saturday Public Tour at JSAAHC

City of Charlottesville

Dec. 13, 2025

Holly Days at Highland

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for all events and celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of America's independence!

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Farmville, VA

Celebrating Virginia’s History: A Look at Prince Edward County Ongoing Exhibit

August 1 - December 31, 2025

Step into Virginia’s story through the VA250 exhibit highlighting Prince Edward County’s pivotal role in the nation’s journey toward freedom and equality—from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement and the landmark Moton High School strike.

City of Charlottesville

Winter Open House

December 6, 2025 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy a free seasonal celebration at Highland, featuring an introductory history talk, festive musical performances, holiday touches throughout the exhibition spaces, and a special discount in the museum shop.

Albemarle County, VA

People and Places: Conservation Projects at Highland

February 21, 2026

Learn how collaborative projects between Highland and the Institute for Integrative Conservation are reshaping our understanding of the landscape, with leaders and students sharing insights on people, place, and environmental history. Light refreshments provided.

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

From Pen to Paper: Thomas Jefferson and the Drafting of the Declaration of Independence

May 2, 2026

Richmond, VA

Sail250® Virginia: Goodwill Tour with International Fleet of Tall Ships

June 12 - 14, 2026

Witness a fleet of the world’s most magnificent international tall ships and military ships sail into the port of Virginia as part of Sail250® America.

Virginia (Statewide)

Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom & Community Across the Commonwealth

June 2026

Charlottesville & Williamsburg

A statewide Fourth of July celebration featuring a naturalization ceremony, VA250 Grand Ceremony, and the Governor’s Independence Day address.

July 4, 2026

Hampton, VA

Fourth At The Fort

July 4, 2026

An all-day 4th of July event featuring the largest Fort Monroe family-friendly fireworks show to date! Come celebrate America Made In Virginia.

Williamsburg, VA

250 Anniversary of the Historic First Baptist Church

October 9, 2026

Virginia 250 Passport Program

Use the Virginia 250 Passport to chronicle your adventure, receive special discounts, and win prizes!

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Upcoming Mobile
Museum Experience

Jamestown Settlement →

Dec. 10 - 12, 2025

About Central Virginia

The Commonwealth’s Historic Heart

From the banks of the James in Richmond to the Blue Ridge foothills around Charlottesville, Central Virginia blends founding-era landmarks with a creative, forward-looking energy. Stroll cobblestone streets and Capitol Square, tour Monticello and vineyard-lined byways, paddle the fall line or wander university greens. Small towns, farms, and makers connect along scenic back roads, while Revolutionary and Civil War sites tell layered American stories. Here, history, outdoor adventure, and modern culture meet—right at the heart of the Commonwealth.

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