VA250 https://www.whro.org/tags/va250 VA250 en-US WHRO Public Media Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT Muscarelle unveils America's Tapestry: 13 Colonies, 13 stories, 1 nation https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/muscarelle-unveils-americas-tapestry-13-colonies-13-stories-1-nation 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/muscarelle-unveils-americas-tapestry-13-colonies-13-stories-1-nation Betsy DiJulio Richmond museum illuminates American history in a four-night spectacle https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/richmond-museum-illuminates-american-history-in-a-four-night-spectacle 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. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/richmond-museum-illuminates-american-history-in-a-four-night-spectacle Peyton Tattersfield Virginia Arts Fest's Williamsburg Live is more than concerts for the area https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-22/virginia-arts-fests-williamsburg-live-is-more-than-concerts-for-the-area 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-22/virginia-arts-fests-williamsburg-live-is-more-than-concerts-for-the-area Teresa Annas WHRO Helps Bring America's 250th Birthday Celebration to a National Audience https://www.whro.org/2026-06-17/whro-helps-bring-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-to-a-national-audience 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. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:53:25 GMT https://www.whro.org/2026-06-17/whro-helps-bring-americas-250th-birthday-celebration-to-a-national-audience The All-American Alumni Band marks the 250th and Juneteenth with local concerts https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-16/the-all-american-alumni-band-marks-the-250th-and-juneteenth-with-local-concerts 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-16/the-all-american-alumni-band-marks-the-250th-and-juneteenth-with-local-concerts Staff Report After years of planning, Sail250 Virginia finally docks in Norfolk https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-15/after-years-of-planning-the-sail250-virginia-finally-docks-in-norfolk 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-06-15/after-years-of-planning-the-sail250-virginia-finally-docks-in-norfolk Vicki L. Friedman The VSO's 'Peace at Potsdam' show this weekend will be more than a concert https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-05-27/the-vsos-peace-at-potsdam-show-this-weekend-will-be-more-than-a-concert '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. Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-05-27/the-vsos-peace-at-potsdam-show-this-weekend-will-be-more-than-a-concert Staff Report New exhibition asks: What happens when images are more famous than the facts? https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-02-18/new-exhibition-asks-what-happens-when-images-are-more-famous-than-the-facts Richmond's Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened 'Titus Kaphar & Junius Brutus Stearns,' which juxtaposes old interpretations of art with new. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-02-18/new-exhibition-asks-what-happens-when-images-are-more-famous-than-the-facts Teresa Annas A Nod Toward Liberty: New Founding Father bobbleheads debut https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-01-07/a-nod-toward-liberty-new-founding-father-bobbleheads-debut 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. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-01-07/a-nod-toward-liberty-new-founding-father-bobbleheads-debut Vicki L. Friedman Talks look at Virginia's maritime role, from the Underground Railroad to WWII https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-01-07/talks-look-at-virginias-maritime-role-from-the-underground-railroad-to-wwii 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. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.whro.org/arts-culture/2026-01-07/talks-look-at-virginias-maritime-role-from-the-underground-railroad-to-wwii Staff Report