Suffolk, VA 250

09/11/2026

Step inside the VA250 Mobile Museum and experience Virginia’s story like never before. This unique traveling museum brings history to life through interactive exhibits and engaging displays created in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Whether you’re a history buff, exploring with the family, or simply curious about Virginia’s role in our nation’s story, this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

⏰ Friday, September 11: 10am - 6pm
⏰Saturday, September 12: 11am - 6pm (Open in conjunction with Suffolk Parks and Recreation's Taste of Suffolk Downtown Street Festival)
⏰Sunday, September 13: 11am - 3pm
📍 Downtown Festival Park (215 W. Washington Street)
🇺🇸 FREE & open to the public!

09/11/2026

Marquis de Lafayette exhibit is now on display at DSL in the first floor seating area! The exhibit chronicles his life and impact on the United States. This will be on display through October 1.

And there’s even more history to explore! 🇺🇸✨

From September 11–13, come experience the VA250 Mobile Museum at Downtown Festival Park. This interactive, FREE experience is open to the public!

🕐Mobile Musem Hours:
Friday, September 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

📍Downtown Festival Park

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

All are invited to participate!

08/17/2026

Planting Memorial Flags
Constantia Chapter, NSDAR
Invitation to Participate

In preparation for 9/11 observances across the country, Constantia Chapter, NSDAR is creating a memorial to honor the 184 lives lost on Virginia soil at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

We will ‘plant’ 184 flags around the flagpole at the Suffolk Visitor Center on Sunday, September 6 at 2:00 PM.
Flags will be provided.

07/14/2026

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Patriots in the Park: Commemorating the first public reading of Th...

07/13/2026

07/08/2026

🥁🎺🇺🇸 Event Update: Patriots in the Park

Due to the weather forecast, this evening's Patriots in the Park has been relocated from Downtown Festival Park to the NEW Downtown Suffolk Library. 325 West Washington St.

Most activities will take place on the Library courtyard behind the building, with additional activities happening inside the library.

Join us for an evening of patriotic fun featuring:

🇺🇸 Second Ending Brass Quintet (live music)
🥁 Yorktown Fife & Drum
⚔️ Living History Re-enactors from the 7th Virginia Regiment & The Domestic Historian
🫖 Stillwater Tea House
🌭 AJ's Downtown Dogs serving special $5 hot dog combos—the quintessential American picnic food!

We look forward to celebrating with you in our new location! Suffolk Public Library

Questions? Contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757-514-4130.