FRONT ROYAL, VA — Warren County is proud to announce a series of signature events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution as part of the statewide VA250 initiative. These events will take place throughout 2026 and are designed to honor the region’s revolutionary-era heritage while inviting residents and visitors to experience history where it unfolded—along the Shenandoah River and throughout the Shenandoah Valley.
Anchored by storytelling, community participation, and place-based history, Warren County’s VA250 programming reflects the area’s role as a crossroads of colonial settlement, Native American life, and early American independence.
2026 Warren County VA250 Signature Events
From Lanterns to Liberty Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Warren Heritage Society | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A full-day, immersive experience that brings the spirit of the American Revolution to life in Warren County. Throughout the day, visitors will enjoy engaging colonial-era demonstrations, living history experiences, hands-on activities, and a variety of vendors and educational programming designed to inform and inspire participants of all ages. As daylight fades, the event culminates in a powerful and symbolic glow walk from the Warren Heritage Society to the Town Gazebo, commemorating Paul Revere’s midnight ride and honoring the call to liberty that helped spark a revolution.
Freedom Flows Festival Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Eastham Park | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A family-friendly celebration that showcases the vital role the Shenandoah River has played in shaping the history, culture, and growth of Front Royal and Warren County. The day will be filled with children’s games and hands-on activities, engaging educational talks, and live demonstrations that bring river history to life. Festivalgoers can explore interactive exhibits, enjoy local food and artisan vendors, participate in demonstrations, and take part in games designed to educate, entertain, and connect the community to the river that continues to shape its story.
Liberty Day: Heritage Celebration Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Rockland Park | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
An immersive, community-wide capstone event that brings the American Revolution to life while celebrating our shared commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Designed for all ages and backgrounds, this dynamic, daylong event invites families, history enthusiasts, and first-time learners alike to step into the past through lively reenactments, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive experiences. With engaging activities for children and adults, plus educational programs developed in partnership with local historical organizations, Liberty Day creates welcoming, meaningful opportunities for everyone to explore, learn, and connect with the stories and ideals that continue to shape our nation and community.
“These events are about more than remembering dates,” said Cheryl Cullers, Chair Warren County Board of Supervisors. “They’re about connecting people to place, honorin honoring the stories that shaped Warren County, and inviting the next generation to see themselves as part of our nation’s ongoing story.”
Warren County’s VA250 events are being developed in collaboration with local organizations, volunteers, educators, and community partners to ensure historically grounded programming that is welcoming, inclusive, and engaging.
Additional details—including schedules, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship information, and travel planning resources—will be released in the coming months.
For updates and event information, visit www.WarrenCountyVA250.com and follow Warren County VA250 on social media.
About Warren County VA:
250 The Warren County VA250 initiative is part of Virginia’s statewide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, recognizing Virginia’s central role in the founding of the nation while highlighting local stories, landscapes, and communities that shaped history.
Information from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.
