VA250 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and US Independence in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Henrico County’s VA250 committee is part of these larger state and national efforts to recognize the people and events of the American colonies fight for independence and its founding through an ongoing series of programs, events, and projects.
While state and federal efforts may peak in 2026, Henrico County will continue offering a variety of ways to learn about the people and events of the past as well as to engage in dialogue on what liberty, freedom, and how the legacy of events 250 years ago shape the present and what our citizens hope to see for the future.
Upcoming Events
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lisa Denton at [email protected].
The Other Tea Parties
Thur, Apr 11, 7-8:30 pm. Belmont Rec Center.
Ages 12+. Learn about the roughly seventeen other tea parties, including one here in Virginia! The talk will also include how the tea protests fit into the growing conflict with England, setting the colonies on the course for independence. Join historian, Bert Dunkerly, as he takes you beyond the Boston Tea Party.
London Pleasants: From Enslaved to Redcoat
Sun, Apr 14, 2-3 pm. Dorey Rec Center.
Ages 10+. Join us to hear the story of London Pleasants. London Pleasants was enslaved and then freed in Henrico County. After his liberation, he joined the British Army during the American Revolution. Learn about his life and the post-war fate of other Black Loyalists. Information: [email protected]
Historically Speaking: An Explorer’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War
May 9, 7-8 pm. Libbie Mill Area Library.
Ages 18+. Historian Robert M. Dunkerly is visiting to discuss his most recent book, An Explorer’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War. This handbook offers information about hundreds of historic sites and includes detailed battlefield maps and directions for nine walking tours of revolutionary cities. Dunkerly is an award-winning author who has worked at nine historic sites and written 11 books. He is currently a Park Ranger at Richmond National Battlefield Park (U.S. National Park Service). Books will be available for purchase and signing. This program is held in partnership with Henrico County Recreation and Parks, History Division, and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Information: [email protected]
