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Culpepper County, VA

Ken Burns' American Revolution Community Conversation

May 14, 2026

The Museum of Culpeper History will host a series of gatherings to discuss the new documentary series, "The American Revolution," directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This six-part, 12-hour documentary explores our nation's founding struggle and the eight-year War for Independence.

Alexandria, VA

Girl Scout Day: Investigators and Detectives

May 16, 2026

Come learn about being a detective and investigator during our special Girl Scout Day Program! Scouts will learn about fingerprinting, forensics, and solving puzzles.

Stafford County, VA

CAF Rise Above Traveling Exhibit

May 22 - 25, 2026

Step Inside History with the RISE ABOVE Mobile Movie Theater. The fully functional RISE ABOVE Mobile Movie Theater features two compelling original short films, RISE ABOVE: The Tuskegee Airmen and RISE ABOVE: The WASP, sharing the stories of the extraordinary obstacles these heroes overcame to serve during World War II.

Spotsylvania County, VA

Spotsylvania in the American Revolution: A Virtual Exhibit

July 9, 2025 – July 9, 2027

Discover how the American Revolution shaped Spotsylvania County’s identity before the Civil War. This virtual exhibit showcases detailed articles and photographs of artifacts, revealing the county’s pivotal role in the War for Independence and the nation’s founding. Explore the exhibit online at SpotsylvaniaMuseum.org.

Westmoreland County, VA

Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence: 250th Anniversary of the Lee Resolution for Independence

June 6 - 7, 2026

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, Westmoreland County, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission.

Alexandria, VA

Freedom Flows on the Potomac: Celebrating 250 Years of the Virginia Declaration of Rights

June 12 - 14, 2026

Alexandria, 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

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.

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About Northern Virginia

Where History Meets Modern Life

From the historic streets of Alexandria to the rolling landscapes of Loudoun and the vibrant communities or Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William, NoVA offers visitors a unique blend of heritage, culture, and innovation - all just minutes from Washington, D.C.

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