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Virginia State Capitol in Richmond — Virginia State Capitol in Richmond. Photo: Ron Cogswell · CC BY 2.0 (license), via Wikimedia Commons, resized

Virginia's 250th Anniversary (VA250)November 9, 2026Virginia's 250th anniversary of the Revolution: what the VA250 commission is, how long it lasts, and Library of Virginia events in late 2026.