The Virginia 250 Passport: Exploring History Sites of Virginia That Made America.
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, and few places have contributed more to the nation’s story than Virginia. Known as the “Mother of Presidents,” Virginia is the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state. Seven Virginians signed the Declaration of Independence, the decisive Surrender at Yorktown unfolded on Virginia soil, and Thomas Jefferson penned the initial draft of the Declaration itself. The list of Virginia’s contributions goes on.
To honor this legacy, the American Revolution 250 Commission released the Virginia 250 Passport in conjunction with Veterans Day 2025. Designed to inspire exploration and learning, the passport guides visitors to 70 historic sites across the Commonwealth as part of America’s 250th-anniversary commemoration.
I invite you to join me on this journey as I reacquaint myself with both Virginia’s rich heritage and the broader sweep of United States history. Along the way, I’ll be exploring historic sites across the Commonwealth and rediscovering the stories that shaped our nation.
For me, this feels more significant now than at any point in my life. In a time of intense political division, reconnecting with our shared history provides a sense of grounding and reminds us of what still holds us together.
My goal with this series is to share brief reflections on the places I visit and the things I learned along the way.
RESOURCES:
If you are looking for your copy of the Virginia 250 Passport. They can be found at the following Signature Sites.
- Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
- Colonial Williamsburg.
- George Washington's Mount Vernon.
- Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Museums.
- The Sovereign Nations and Indian Tribes of Virginia.
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