EVENTS NOTABLE EVENTS April 17-19, 2026 Revolutionary Rhythms Weekend Jamestown Beach Event Park October 17-18, 2026 Yorktown Victory Celebration American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Musical performances, historical interpretations, and family-friendly activities star in this all-ages celebration. Don’t miss the food vendors, crafters, and the VA250 Mobile Museum. Through May 3, 2026 “Fresh Views of the American Revolution” Special Exhibition American Revolution Museum at Yorktown Discover new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the imaginative folk art of Oscar de Mejo. May 15, 2026 The Flame of Revolution Colonial Williamsburg Celebrate the 244th anniversary of this pivotal Revolutionary War triumph with artillery firings, exhibits, and interpretive programs highlighting the crucial American French alliance. The Yorktown Day Parade and Patriotic Exercises will be held in Historic Yorktown. October 19, 2026 Yorktown Day Historic Yorktown This event commemorates the 250th anniversary of May 15, 1776, when the Fifth Virginia Convention voted to propose a resolution for the 13 colonies to declare themselves free and independent states, changing the course of history. A parade down Main Street and spirited performances by the Fifes and Drums of Yorktown honor the successful Siege of Yorktown on October 19, 1781. 12 G U I DE T O AM ER ICA250
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