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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. 
Come see the “Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation” Traveling Exhibit at the Essex County Museum, on display June 25 – August 1, 2026. Step into Virginia’s Revolutionary story and experience the people, events, and ideas that helped shape a nation—just in time for America’s 250th anniversary. Open to the public during […]
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Stock up on great reads at Dee’s Attic Bookstore’s Summer Book Sale, running June 27 through August 1 at Lancaster Community Library. Browse a wide selection of children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, history, magazines, CDs, and more. Don’t miss the $5 Bag Sale from July 27 through August 1. Can’t make it to the sale? Shop […] |
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Join us for our Speaker Series, "Raising the USS Monitor" with Anna Holloway in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM. 
Join us on Tuesday, June 30th for a curated 5-course California Wine Dinner featuring expertly selected pairings and guided by our sommelier, Mickey. Each course has been thoughtfully designed to complement the wines and create a one-of-a-kind dining experience—from fresh flavors and bold pairings to a sweet ending worth saving room for. Whether you're a […]
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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.
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Lancaster Community Library invites the community to A Special Evening with Dr. Leonard Levin on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Dr. Levin will present “A Welcome to the James Monroe Birthplace & Boyhood Home,” exploring the rich heritage of Virginia’s Northern Neck, the Monroe family’s historic journey to Colonial Beach, and the cultural […]
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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.
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As the American Revolution broke out in New England in the spring of 1775, dramatic events unfolded in Virginia that proved every bit as decisive as the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill in uniting the colonies against Britain. That June, following his raid on the powder magazine in Williamsburg in April and […] |
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Join us for Lavender & Legacy: A 250th Celebration with Historic House Tours at Clifton (1785) on Saturday, July 11th from 10 - 4. Tickets are limited. Cost is $25. Purchase at twobeeslavender.com. 
As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, join us at the Historic Essex County Courthouse in Tappahannock for a special event exploring the people, events, and sacrifices that shaped our nation’s founding. Discover how the citizens of Essex County contributed to the cause of independence during the American Revolution through engaging speakers and colonial-era reenactments that […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
Join us for our Speaker Series, "History of Seaplanes on the Chesapeake Bay" with Sam Riggs in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM. |
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Join us for our Speaker Series, "The History of Irvington" with Owen Lanier in the Tides Inn - Osprey Room from 6 - 7PM. |
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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, […] |