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SUMMARY:The History of Women in the Chesapeake Bay Fishing Industry - Callie Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Speaker Series\, “The History of Women in the Chesapeake Bay Fishing Industry” with Callie Robinson in the Tides Inn – Osprey Room from 6 – 7PM.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/the-history-of-women-in-the-chesapeake-bay-fishing-industry-callie-robinson/
LOCATION:The Tides Inn’s Osprey Room\, 480 King Carter Dr\, Irvington\, VA\, 22480\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:"Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation"
DESCRIPTION:Special traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture explores the unique and essential people\, events and sites in Virginia that helped bring liberty and democracy to a nation.  Dates: June 22 – August 3 from 10 – 4PM except Sunday’s 1 – 4PM.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/give-me-liberty-virginia-the-forging-of-a-nation/
LOCATION:Christchurch School\, 49 Seahorse Lane\, Christchurch\, VA\, 23031\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:VA250 History Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American founding with special exhibitions\, living history reenactors\, a historical puppet show\, hands-on activities for children\, local history booths\, food trucks and more. Tour the VA250 Mobile Museum and the special traveling exhibition “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation.” Enjoy interactive exhibitions in the museum and tour the historic 1735 church. Free admission.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/va250-history-day/
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Rd\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Patriotic celebration and reading of the Declaration of Independence inside Historic Christ Church. With the Cobbs Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Richard Henry Lee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Historic Christ Church\, 420 Christ Church Rd\, Weems\, VA\, 22576\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T190000
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SUMMARY:Ampersand 250 & Music of the New Nation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early Independence Day Celebration on Thursday\, July 2nd.  We will have a grand concert of vocal and Instrumental Musick with the Ban Ampersand.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/ampersand-250-music-of-the-new-nation/
LOCATION:Lebanon Baptist Church\, 20 Alfonso Road\, Lancaster\, VA\, 22503\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
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SUMMARY:Lavender & Legacy: A 250th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The house at Clifton was built in 1785 — nine years after the Declaration of Independence. This July\, as America marks its 250th anniversary\, Two Bees Lavender is opening this historic estate for a day that connects the land\, the lavender\, and the rich story of the Northern Neck and its role in shaping America. \nClifton is now the farm and personal home of Stacey and Kevin Noll\, owners of Two Bees Lavender. The house\, three outbuildings\, farmland\, and interspersed woods occupy part of the vast Virginia lands originally held by Robert “King” Carter. The 1785 house built for Landon Carter II was added to and renovated in the early 1800s and 1860s. After building the house\, Landon and Catherine Taylor Carter lived there for a decade before moving to the Carter ancestral home\, Sabine Hall\, in Richmond County. During several periods in its history Clifton has been used as a “getaway” or hunting lodge. Clifton remained in the Carter family until 1842 when it was sold to James Armistead Palmer\, and it was owned by the Palmer family into the 2000s when the property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. \nTickets $25.\nTickets are timed and spaces are limited! \nWhat’s included:\nGuided Historic House Tours with Lancaster Virginia Historical Society volunteers. (Note: This private historic home is not ADA accessible and stairs are required for entry.)\nA guided lavender picking experience in the field.\nMeet with with an archaeologist from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to learn about what the land itself has to tell us about the people who lived and worked here. \nAlso on Site:\nLavender lemonade and food for purchase.\nShopping in the Two Bees Lavender Farm Store.\nBook signing by local author J. Clare (books for sale).
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/lavender-legacy-a-250th-celebration/
LOCATION:Two Bees Lavender at Historic Clifton\, 49 Clifton Ave\, Kilmarnock\, VA\, 22482\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
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SUMMARY:"ALL Men are Created Equal:" The Declaration of Independence and Black Freedom Suits & Freedom Petitions
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence asserted that “all men are created equal” and have natural rights and the right of self-government by consent. Slavery contradicted these core principles of the Declaration of Independence as America’s creedal document. In part one of HCC&M’s 2026 Summer Speaker Series\, Tony Williams\, a Senior Fellow at the Bill of Rights Institution\, shows how\nenslaved people were the first to make a claim on those principles of liberty\, equality\, and self-government to fulfill the unrealized promise of America. Using the Declaration of Independence as their “North Star\,” they launched “freedom petitions” and “freedom suits” making a claim on natural rights with unexpected and surprising outcomes. Williams will also sign copies of his new\nbook Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America. Wine & cheese reception with speaker and book signing. Part one of the 2026 Summer Speaker Series. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/all-men-are-created-equal-the-declaration-of-independence-and-black-freedom-suits-freedom-petitions/
LOCATION:Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
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SUMMARY:VA 250 Mobile Museum at DMM
DESCRIPTION:The VA250 Mobile Tour is coming to the Deltaville Maritime Museum July 14th-16th\, and we couldn’t be more excited to host this incredible statewide experience.  Explore Virginia’s 250-year story through interactive exhibits\, hands-on history\, and engaging displays for all ages.  This is a free\, family-friendly way to connect with our shared past and celebrate the VA250 commemoration.  Make plans to stop by\, bring the kids\, and enjoy a special piece of Virginia history right here in Deltaville.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/va-250-mobile-museum-at-dmm/
LOCATION:Deltaville Maritime Museum\, 287 Jackson Creek Road\, Deltaville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
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SUMMARY:Founders Day: A Celebration of Urbanna's Colonial History
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Urbanna’s colonial history and the 250th anniversary of our country! Historic interpreters Thomas Jefferson and Martha Washington will present the story of the Declaration and their hopes for future generations. Enjoy an authentic encampment of the early Virginia Navy at the Scottish Factor Store\, our town crier\, fife and drums\, historic ships\, activities for children\, and much more!
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/founders-day-a-celebration-of-urbannas-colonial-history/
LOCATION:The Town of Urbanna\, Virginia Street & Cross Street\, Urbanna\, VA\, 23175\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052520
CREATED:20260312T162323Z
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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson and John Adams: An All-American Friendship
DESCRIPTION:Nationally acclaimed historian and Monticello President & CEO Dr. Jane Kamensky explores the relationship between two of America’s most important founders. A leading historian of early America and the United States\, Dr. Kamensky appeared throughout the recent Florentine Films/Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution\, on which she also served as a scholarly advisor. Wine & cheese reception with speaker. Part three of the 2026 Summer Speaker Series. Tickets required.
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/thomas-jefferson-and-john-adams-an-all-american-friendship/
LOCATION:Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
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SUMMARY:John H. Hunt II Chesapeake History Forum
DESCRIPTION:Amy Stallings presents. Tickets required. 
URL:https://www.virginiasriverrealm.com/ajde_event/john-h-hunt-ii-chesapeake-history-forum/
LOCATION:Bayne Center at Historic Christ Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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