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Woodbridge

Nov. 15, 2025

Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince William

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Loudon County

Nov. 22, 2025

Donuts & Documentary Discussion: “The American Revolution”

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Fairfax County

Dec. 12, 2025

Mount Vernon by Candlelight

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Alexandria

Nov. 22, 2025

Alexandria Cider Festival

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

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Prince William County, VA

Holidays Through The Ages At Rippon Lodge

December 5–29, 2025 @ 10:00 am–3:00 pm

Stroll through seasonal decorations that reflect the historical time periods of the house.

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Loudoun County, VA

Dance, Dance & Revolution

November 15, 2025 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Explore the significance of music and dance in America’s Colonial, Revolutionary, and Early Republic eras. Learn the steps and try your hand—and foot—at two historic dances in this engaging class.

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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.

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Culpeper County, VA

A Hero: Lafayette in Culpeper Exhibit

June 28, 2025 - December 31, 2025

The Museum of Culpeper History presents Culpeper Hosts a Hero, the first exhibit to highlight General Lafayette’s 1825 visit. Featuring rare diary accounts, annotated maps, and the American Friends of Lafayette’s Traveling Exhibit during August’s Bicentennial celebrations.

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Heritage Farm Museum →

Nov. 5 - 10, 2025

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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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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