Campbell County VA250 Committee

09/16/2026

Cardinal News has been telling a monthly series of stories about little-known aspects of Virginia’s role in independence. They have been able to turn some of those stories into a graphic novel for Virginia students. A free download is available for use in schools. Check it out on their website:

Featured stories Cardinal News 250 is a special journalism and community storytelling project exploring the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and America’s founding through the history, …

07/06/2026

🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

As you celebrate with family and friends, we hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with fun and lasting memories.

Please note that Avoca Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

The celebration continues next weekend as we commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Avoca 250: Lights, Liberty, and Legends!

🎡 Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 12: Bring the whole family out for four days of carnival fun featuring exciting rides, classic midway games, and all your favorite fair foods!

🎸 Friday, July 10: Kick off the weekend with an evening of carnival rides, delicious food, and live music from Say No More.

🎆 Saturday, July 11: Join us for a full day celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historical demonstrations and activities, local vendors, food trucks, carnival rides, live performances by Pete Turpin Band and Landslide, and a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:15 pm!

We look forward to celebrating with you next weekend at Avoca!

05/12/2026

04/30/2026

"Oh Henry! A Revolutionary Life" is coming to 246 The Main May 29 and 30! Don't miss this theatrical production by Patrick Henry's Red Hill, produced especially for America's 250th celebration. Get tickets here: https://www.redhill.org/event/ohhenry_246may29/

We were very honored to be invited to interview with Living in the Heart of Virginia-LHOV to discuss our upcoming play, 'Oh, Henry! A Revolutionary Life.'

Thank you to Kaci Latimore and the team at ABC 13 - WSET for being such great partners!

To watch our interview with Patrick Henry Jolly, please simply copy and paste this link into your browser: https://lnkd.in/eKm4TGYg.