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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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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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JMRL’s Recommended Reading List

Learn more about the Revolutionary War by reading books available at JMRL. This list was created in honor of the traveling Give Me Liberty exhibit.

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Speaking of America Docuseries

March 19 — June 25, 2026

UVA hosts a one-of-a-kind online docuseries exploring America’s greatest speeches. Led by former White House speechwriter Mary Kate Cary. New lessons released every 2 - 3 weeks.

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National Opportunity

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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National Opportunity

America Gives

Now through December 1, 2026

Help make 2026 a record setting year of volunteer service. Join people and organizations across the country in giving back — from service projects to donations — to honor America’s 250th. Add your volunteer hours to the count!

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National Opportunity

Our American Story

Our American Story is a storytelling project aimed at collecting and preserving our nation’s stories. Nominate a living person — a friend, family member, neighbor, or community leader — whose story you think needs to be shared and preserved.

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Statewide Opportunity

Take the 250 Challenge

Test your knowledge of history and civics! Answer 10 questions from the USCIS Naturalization Test for new citizens and Virginia Standards of Learning for students. Share your results and challenge your friends. Questions update monthly.

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