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Albemarle County

July 4, 2026

July 4: Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony

Albemarle County

Jul. 4, 2026

Crozet Independence Day

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Charlottesville

Jul. 4, 2026

Red, White, and Rooftop - Fourth of July at UP on the Roof

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Albemarle County

July 4, 2026

Annual Kiwanis Independence Day 5k Run-Walk

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Upcoming Mobile
Museum Experience

Jul. 30 - Aug. 1, 2026

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

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Hampton, VA

Stars over Hampton: July 4th Celebration

July 4, 2026

Join us on the Downtown Hampton Waterfront for family-friendly activities and a spectacular fireworks and drone show. Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary overlooking the Hampton River.

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Williamsburg, VA

250th Anniversary of the First Virginia General Assembly Meeting

October 7, 2026

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Williamsburg, VA

250 Anniversary of the Historic First Baptist Church

October 9, 2026

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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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From its founding ideals to its leading figures, more of what made America happen, happened here in Virginia. Which makes Virginia the ideal place to learn about our nation’s beginnings, no matter what state you call home.

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