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05/31/2026

This is the United States of America's 250th. This is Fairfax County at the center of the story. Join us as we share our curated list of USA 250 events and experiences below, we're delighted to be the bridge to everything we know!

05/31/2026

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Dozens of ships from around the world. Multiple waterfront cities. One unforgettable event. Sail250 Virginia is happening across Virginia's coastline June 12 - 23, with parades, ship tours, live entertainment, and more. Don’t wait to figure it out later.
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05/30/2026

in , 2004, the Memorial was dedicated in . It reads, “here we mark the price of freedom,” flanked by 4,048 gold stars. They represent the 405,399 soldiers who perished: a third of the more than 1 million Americans since 1775 to give their last full measure of devotion: to , and Her cause of liberty.

When in 1993, passed legislation authorizing a , donations flooded in from and Americans alike. The memorial that followed is strategically located between the monuments to , the commander whose victory gave birth to the Union, and , the Commander in Chief whose victory saved the Union.

Its dedication on 2004 was attended by 150,000 people, including heroic veterans of the Greatest Generation. Fifty-six granite pillars encircle the memorial, representing each of our states and territories. At the entrance stand 24 bronze panels that narrate ’s story, from the Lend-Lease Act and Pearl Harbor, to D-Day through Victory in Europe & Japan.

After ’s end, Truman delivered a proclamation to the . With careful reflection, he stated: “Our first thoughts, of course—thoughts of gratefulness and deep obligation—go out to those of our loved ones who have been killed or maimed in this terrible war. On land and sea and in the air American men and women have given their lives so that this day of ultimate victory might come and assure the survival of a civilized world. No victory can make good their loss.”

Still, Truman said, echoing the Gettysburg Address, “it is our responsibility—ours, the living—to see to it that this victory shall be a monument worthy of the dead who died to win it.”

Six decades later, a monument now stood worthy of the dead who died to earn it.

in Photo: a night-lit WWII Memorial

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

A Northern Virginia clergyman is on leave after he was accused of sexual misconduct with minors. ⬇️ Full story in comments ⬇️

05/30/2026

Freedom 250 is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to uniting Americans around the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Great American State Fair is one of Freedom 250’s signature celebrations, bringing together all 50 states and 6 territories in the Nation’s capital for the first time to celebrate 250 years of our history. This once-in-a-generation event will showcase what makes America exceptional — farmers, innovators, educators, small business owners, law enforcement officers, our strong military, and the American people who make up the fabric of this great country. From blue ribbon events and military flyovers to movie nights, the Great American State Fair will be a safe, secure, and enjoyable event for all ages — welcoming all who share our goal of commemorating this milestone in a way that uplifts and unites America.