America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration: Inspiring a Season of Civic Renewal

VA250 will launch its 2026 commemorations by centering the unvarnished history and lived experiences of Tribal Nations who stewarded these lands long before the Declaration of Independence.

The program will begin with a dinner on April 24 and continue throughout the day on April 25 at The Lodge at Colonial Williamsburg. Panels and presentations will feature leading voices from Indian Country, including elected Tribal leaders, scholars, and representatives from advocacy and legal organizations. Through first-hand accounts and informed analysis, the event will offer a more complete understanding of the nation’s origins and foster a better-informed citizenry.