The 2026 commemoration has begun according to Virginia 250. In March, close to 300 people from 24 states met in Williamsburg to discuss what Americans would like to see during the 250th commemoration of the nation in 2026. Plans on the local, state, and national levels will be made up until, and likely through, 2026.
While plans are being made, the Northern Neck can recognize the role this area played in history. For example, residents and visitors may want to visit historical sites, some of which are shown to the right. From the top, clockwise: Stratford Hall, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, Historic Christ Church and Museum, and Menokin.
Relevant sites are listed on the Virginia 250 interactive map and their list may be searched.
- Historic Christ Church and Museum (Weems, Lancaster County)
- Heathsville Blacksmith Forge (Heathsville, Northumberland County)
- Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern (Heathsville, Northumberland County)
- Menokin (Warsaw, Richmond County)
- Mount Airy Plantation (Warsaw, Richmond County)
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument (Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County)
- James Monroe Birthplace (Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County)
- Kinsale Museum (Kinsale, Westmoreland County)
- Stratford Hall (Stratford, Westmoreland County)
- Westmoreland County Museum and Library (Montross, Westmoreland County)
Learn more about the NNK’s commemoration by visiting NNK250.
Image credits: Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern sign by AlbertHerring; George Washington birthplace by James G. Howes; Menokin by vastateparksstaff.