America. Made in Virginia.

City of Newport News, VA

Happy Holly-Days at Historic Endview

December 13, 2025 — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly festivities at Historic Endview, including visits with Santa, live music, historic interpretation inside the house, 18th-century chocolate-making demonstrations, children’s crafts, colonial games, Yule Log wishes, and a cozy outdoor fire pit. Hot beverages and snacks will be available for purchase.

Richmond, VA

Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation

March 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026

Explore how Virginia—once the oldest, largest, wealthiest, and most populous of Britain’s American colonies—helped forge a new nation. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibition highlights Virginia’s leadership in the Revolution, shaped by both iconic figures and everyday people. Produced in partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and presented by Virginia’s 250th Commission. Admission included with daily museum entry; free for members.

James City County, VA

Pottery: The Secret to a Post-Colonial Williamsburg

January 23–24, 2026

Explore Colonial Williamsburg’s relationship between clay and technology in this hands-on workshop, including demonstrations, stoneware decoration, and an informational booklet. Sessions run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

City of Virginia Beach, VA

Cape Henry Lighthouse Before and After – Virtual Program

December 10, 2025

Join Cape Henry Lighthouse staff for a virtual program comparing historic photographs with present-day views, exploring 400 years of landscape change and the history behind each transformation. $10 general admission; free for Preservation Virginia members. Hosted on Zoom.

Hampton Roads & Eastern Shore

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

June 12 - 14 & 19 - 23, 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

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.

Fort Monroe

African Landing Day Commemoration

August 2026

Williamsburg, VA

250th Anniversary of Fifth Virginia Convention: Virginia’s Independence Day

May 15, 2026