Virginia SAR President Michael Weyler has proclaimed the Virginia Society's theme will be "Virginia – 1775" as the year 2025 is the 250th anniversary of many Revolutionary War events in Virginia. Join us in commemorating these important historical observances and events that led to America's Independence.
Visit the Virginia SAR calendar for more details.
| Event |
Location |
Commemoration Date |
Actual Date(s) |
Status |
Host Chapter |
| 1. Patrick Henry's Speech |
Richmond
(St. John's Church) |
Sunday,
Mar 16, 2025 |
Mar 23,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Richmond |
| 2. Gunpowder Incident |
Williamsburg |
Saturday,
May 3, 2025 |
Apr 21,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Williamsburg |
3. The Beeline March
(2nd Continental Congress) |
Winchester |
Saturday,
Jul 26, 2025 |
Jul 17,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Col. James Wood II |
| 4. Culpeper Minutemen |
Culpeper |
Saturday–Sunday,
Oct 25–26, 2025 |
Aug 19,
1775 |
State Designated,
Virginia SAR Event |
Culpeper Minute Men |
| 5. Battle of Hampton |
Hampton |
Sunday,
Oct 26, 2025 |
Oct 26,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Thomas Nelson Jr.
(Culpeper Minute Men) |
| 6. Skirmish at Kemp's Landing |
Virginia Beach |
Saturday,
Nov 15, 2025 |
Nov 15,
1775 |
State Designated,
Pres. Initiative |
Norfolk |
| 7. Battle of Great Bridge |
Chesapeake |
Saturday,
Dec 6, 2025 |
Dec 9,
1775
|
State Sponsored,
National Event |
Great Bridge |
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