Image courtesy of Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown.

Monday, July 15, 2024

Run To Revolution! September 2024

Run to revolution!

A little over two years from now, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Goochland has partnered with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, established in 2020 by the General Assembly, to commemorate the anniversary of the American Revolution. 

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution of support for this endeavor in 2022 with the understanding that the Goochland Historical Society http://www.goochlandhistory.org/ would lead the local committee. The Hon. Manuel Alvarez, Jr., who served as District 2 Supervisor and interim county administrator,  was appointed chair of the Goochland 250th Commission https://exploregoochland.com/187/VA-250-American-Revolution.

In September, the Goochland 250th Commission will sponsor a 5k race at historic Elk Hill Farm in western Goochland, where British troops commanded by Lord Cornwallis camped before heading to Yorktown. Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Goochland/RuntotheRevolution for sign up information.

This will be the first of a series of events planned to explore the world changing impact of the Declaration of Independence. Stay tuned!

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