VA250

Through 13 hand-embroidered panels, artisans from New Hampshire to Georgia have woven together stories of struggle within America’s original 13 colonies to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary.

Organizers say the scale of the presentation — covering the facade of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture — will make it stand out from other national public celebrations.

The arts festival added an extra day to the annual event to capitalize on the crowds expected to come to Williamsburg for the nation's 250th commemoration days later.

This Independence Day, WHRO Public Media will help share one of the nation's most significant commemorative events with audiences across America. Whether in person or at home, join us for a historic national celebration.

Some of those band kids who earned a coveted spot in the McDonald's All-American High School Band during the years are now performing as its alumni band.

Sail250 Virginia is part of the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary. The Norfolk festival, June 19-23, is the largest public event in the Commonwealth for the 250th.

'Peace at Potsdam' is a concert and play about the 1945 Potsdam conference, where three world leaders met to create peace after WWII. Music helped bridge their differences.

Richmond's Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened 'Titus Kaphar & Junius Brutus Stearns,' which juxtaposes old interpretations of art with new.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released a 'Declaration of Independence' set. Virginia and the nation are marking the country's 250th birthday this year.

The Sail250 lecture series began in 2025 and continues with discussions on how the state's waterways made Virginia critical to historical events. The lectures are free.