Get Involved

Discover ways to actively participate in VA250 celebrations, whether it's using your trip to Charlottesville and Albemarle County to write your Civics Bee application or starting a book club using resources from the Charlottesville area.

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National Opportunity

America’s Field Trip

For grades 3 – 12; essay or artwork submissions due end of March 2026

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National Opportunity

National Civics Bee

For grades 6 – 8; applications due February 3, 2026

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Monticello’s Declaration Book Club

The Declaration Book Club features short readings, lively videos, and tools to spark discussion of our past, present, and future.

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Watch Ken Burns’ The American Revolution

The American Revolution examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down.

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National opportunity

Teach Using Ken Burns’ American Revolution

The American Revolution examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Use the link below to find study guides based on the documentary.

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