VA250 announces ‘America Made In Virginia’ initiative to celebrate nation’s birth

RICHMOND Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) is launching "America Made In Virginia," an event to commemorate Virginia's part in the birth of the United States.

America Made in Virginia is an initiative by VA250 to prepare for the 250th anniversary of America's birth, which is on July 4, 2031.

"This is an exciting time for everyone – from individuals, to businesses, to educators and students – to join in this effort and reconnect with the ideals that make us all uniquely American," said Cheryl Wilson, executive director of VA250.

VA250 aims to:

• Educate Americans, including students, about the United States' history, founding ideals, and system of government
• Engage with every community and every Virginia locality in events that tell a complete story
• Inspire everyone to commit to the values inherent in American citizenship

VA250 has a 2026 roadmap for all of their events in the upcoming year:

• Saturday, May 2, 2026: VA250 and Monticello present “From Pen to Paper: Thomas Jefferson and the Drafting of the Declaration of Independence”
• Friday, May 15, 2026: VA250 and Colonial Williamsburg present “250th Anniversary of Fifth Virginia Convention: Virginia’s Independence Day”
• Saturday, June 7, 2026: VA250 and Stratford Hall present “Virginia Resolved: 250th Anniversary of Lee Resolution of Independence”
• Thursday, June 11, 2026: VA250 and Mount Vernon present “A Celebration of Our Role in the World”
• Friday, June 12th, 2026: VA250 and Gunston Hall present “250th Anniversary of Virginia Declaration of Rights”
• July 4, 2026: VA 250 and Colonial Williamsburg present “America. Made in Virginia. 250 Years of Forming a More Perfect Union”

VA250 also has various education opportunities that "make history come alive, spark a civic renaissance and celebrate democracy."

To find out more about this initiative and upcoming events, visit VA250's website.