Fireworks light up the night sky above Stratford Hall.

Virginia Resolved

Chesapeake Bay

Special Event
  • Jun 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

πŸŽ† Virginia Resolved πŸŽ†
Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence

Join us at historic Stratford Hall for an unforgettable weekend commemorating the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence. Experience history, music, food, and fireworks in a celebration fit for the nation’s founding spirit!

πŸ“… Dates: June 6, 2026
πŸ•• Evening Program: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: 483 Great House Rd, Stratford, VA 22558

πŸŽ‰ Saturday, June 6 – Celebration & Fireworks

  • πŸ›οΈ VA250 Mobile Museum & historic grounds open (10 AM – 5 PM)
  • 🍽️ Country Dinner Buffet (5:00 – 7:30 PM, reservation required)
  • 🎢 FREE Evening Festival (starts 6 PM):
    • 🎧 DJ music
    • 🚚 Food trucks
    • 🍷 Wine from Ingleside Vineyards
    • 🍺 Beer truck by Al Pugh Distributing
  • 🎺 Stage Program (8:00 – 9:30 PM):
    •  🎡 Patriotic music by the United States Navy Concert Band
    • πŸ“œ The story of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution
    • 🎀 Keynote by Carly Fiorina
    • πŸŽ† Spectacular Fireworks Show!

πŸ“ Know Before You Go:

  • ❌ No outside food or drinks
  • πŸͺ‘ Lawn chairs & picnic blankets encouraged
  • πŸ†” ID required for alcohol purchases (21+)
  • 🐾 Please leave pets at home (fireworks)

✨ Celebrate the spirit of independence where history was madeβ€”don’t miss this once-in-a-generation event!

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Stratford Hall 483 Great House Rd, Stratford VA 22558

Latitude and Longitude 38.151976, -76.839479

Schedule

Date:

Jun 6, 2026

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Festival
  • Living History
Tags: heritage travel, education, museums