Virginia 250th American Revolution Commemoration Commences with ‘A Common Cause to All’ Nationwide Summit

Revolutionary history is being made in Virginia with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) launch of a national kickoff and signature event in March to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence in 2026.

Virginia hosted the first gathering of states to mark the 250th in the nation during “A Common Cause to All” at Colonial Williamsburg on March 10-12, marking the 250th anniversary of the formation of Virginia’s Committee of Correspondence on March 12, 1773, in the Raleigh Tavern.

That historic meeting in 1773 was the first call for collaboration between the colonies — an event that eventually led to revolution and American Independence. Marking that important national milestone, commemoration leaders gathered in that same space 250 years later to remember and discuss issues that mattered then and still matter today.

The signature event reflected the Committees of Correspondence by including colleagues in other states, state 250th commissioners, along with representatives of Virginia local committees, to spend a weekend of mutual learning, discussion and collaboration. State, local and national level planners had opportunities to connect with their counterparts, share ideas and continue in the vein of those early

Americans, corresponding to create a nationwide celebration of the people, ideas and events that led to this nation’s ongoing experiment in self-government.

Follow VA250 across social media @VARevolution250 and #VA250 and visit VA250.org to learn about commemoration plans in development and to see what’s happening in every region Virginia.

—Elizabeth Mancano, Deputy Director Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission