Two Lights for Tomorrow

Amidst the swirl of daily news, delivered breathlessly by journalists stoking fear and distraction, it can be easy to forget what lies ahead: the 250^th anniversary of our Nation’s remarkable Founding.

July 4, 2026 is the focus for a grand celebration, but preliminary events already are underway to engage the American people in rediscovering their history, heritage, and civic duty to keep the light of liberty aflame for current and future generations.

Two Lights for Tomorrow will kick off the 250^th birthday celebration with a nationwide initiative honoring Paul Revere’s famous Midnight Ride April 18-19, 1775. 

Across the country during the month of April, people are encouraged to display two lights in their homes and in cultural, historical, community, visitor and government centers.  According to VA250, this unifying event will “raise awareness and draw attention to and commemorate the beginning of our constant endeavor as a nation to work together for a better tomorrow.” 

Established by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020, VA250 serves to commemorate the 250^th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the Independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  VA250 is calling on Virginians to “light our lanterns” from April 11-22, recognizing Paul Revere’s ride and the Gunpowder Incident that occurred on April 21, 1775 in Virginia’s capital city of Williamsburg.  

For more information about how you can participate in Two Lights for Tomorrow, please visit https://va250.org/two-lights/.  And be sure to explore the site and sign up for emails to be part of our historic 250^th celebration!