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Colonial Tea Ball

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, York County
Nov. 08, 2025

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Freedom – Freedom Lost, Freedom Gained: The Pressing of Dunmore’s Proclamation

Gloucester County, VA
Nov. 16, 2025

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The 17th Century and Bacon’s Rebellion

Bacon’s Castle, Surry County
Nov. 1, 2025

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

Thank you! We look forward to celebrating 250 years of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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City of Portsmouth, VA

250 Years of Service to the U.S. Navy

November 1, 2025 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This lecture concludes a four-part series by the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum. Historian Marcus Robbins of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard presents on the Navy’s 250-year history. Free and open to the public.

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City of Yorktown, VA

Yorktown Tea Festival

November 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Immerse yourself in the world of tea! Sample unique blends while exploring tea traditions and politics on the eve of the American Revolution.

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James City County, VA

Christmastide in Virginia at Jamestown Settlement

Dec. 20, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy interpretive programs, cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, and learn about English holiday traditions (including the “Lord of Misrule”) in 17th-century Virginia. Special event included with admission to Jamestown Settlement.

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City of Hampton, VA

Veterans Day Parade

November 8, 2025 @ 10am

The parade begins at Continental Park with exhibits, entertainment, food trucks, and living-history interpreters for all ages. Celebrate and honor the service of America’s veterans during this community event.

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Upcoming Mobile
Museum Experience

Battle of Great Bridge 250th Anniversary Reenactment and Colonial Market Fair →

Dec 6 - 7, 2025

About Eastern Virginia

Where America’s Story Begins

From the early settlements of Jamestown and Williamsburg to the coastal beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and the bustling port city of Norfolk, Eastern Virginia invites visitors to experience the foundation of our nation. Here, history lives alongside thriving waterfronts, cultural treasures, and maritime traditions—offering a journey through time in a region that shaped America’s identity.

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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