Photo by Aileen Devlin/photo courtesy of VA250
Fourth at the Fort
On July 4, 2026, America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together, a two-hour live event, will bring together Virginians of all ages in Colonial Williamsburg, the capital city of revolutionary Virginia from 8-10 p.m. In the spirit of VA250’s mission to educate, engage and inspire, tens of thousands will gather where America’s story was shaped to reflect on the nation’s past and celebrate its many voices.
The free Independence Day event will feature an exciting line-up of American actors, dancers, musicians, artists and visionaries, including VA250 National Honorary Chair Carly Fiorina, Ken Burns and Judy Collins, who will use the event to kick off her farewell tour.
The evening will close with "Lights of Freedom," a spectacular drone and fireworks finale over the Governor’s Palace and Market Square will be set to patriotic favorites performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Find information about additional America Made In Virginia events at https://va250.org/signature-events/.
Keep an eye out at your local Virginia ABC store for the VA250 Commemorative Bottle Set, a limited-edition release from the Virginia Spirits Board honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary and showcasing Virginia’s distinct culture and natural beauty. Distilleries from across Virginia collaborated over the past year to source ingredients from the Commonwealth’s diverse geography, capturing the taste of Virginia in each bottle. Every grain, herb and botanical tells the story of the Commonwealth’s landscapes, bringing Virginia’s spirit to every glass. The trio pack includes three 375 mL bottles: a botanical gin, an aged rum and a cask-strength four-grain whiskey.
Alexandria events coming up:
- Grown Up Field Trip - Media Remix: March 20, 2026 | 6:30 - 8 p.m., Alexandria Black History Museum: 902 Wythe St., Alexandria
- Alexandria Forum: March 21, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria
- Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour: March 21, 2026 | 10 - 11:30 a.m., Carlyle House Historic Park: 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria
- Alexandria Women's History Walks: March 21, 2026 | noon - 3 p.m., Alexandria Visitor's Center: 221 King St., Alexandria
- Trivia Night at Historic Sites - Wrong Answers Only: April 1, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m., Carlyle House Historic Park: 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria
- The "Grandest Congress": The French and Indian War in Alexandria: April 11, 2026 | noon - 4 p.m., Carlyle House Historic Park: 121 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria
