America 250 celebrations planned in Rockbridge County
Eric Wilson, Executive Director, Rockbridge Historical Society stops by Here @ Home to discuss busy schedule of events
LEXINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - While attending Independence Day and America 250 events, consider a trip to Rockbridge County to learn more about its role in the founding of our country.
Rockbridge Historical Society Executive Director Eric Wilson has announced several educational programs happening over the next week organized by the Rockbridge Historical Society.
“The Spirit of ‘76”: Remembering Independence in Rockbridge and Virginia, 1776-1976-2026
June 28, 2026, 3 PM: “The 1976 Bicentennial in Rockbridge” RHS Program by Eric Wilson (Lexington Community Center, 300 Diamond Street)
July 4, 2026, 10 AM: Children’s Bike Parade (Main Street Lexington, starts at Oak Grove Cemetery)
July 4, 2026, 11 AM: 250th Birthday Party & ‘Open Mic’ (Lexington Court House Square) Recording Memories, and Wishes for 2076 , w/ 1976 Quilts, 1876 Bikecentennial Displays + 250 Red-White-Blue-Sprinkled Cupcakes
Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”
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