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Your Guide to Celebrating VA250 on the Eastern Shore

Celebrate 250 years of American history through events, trails, places to stay, and things to do across Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

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Tall Ships in Cape Charles
Schedule of Events
Explore the events happening across the Eastern Shore during the 250th Commemoration. Schedules may change, so check back often.
Historic driving trails on the Eastern Shore
Explore Our Historical Trails
Discover the Eastern Shore’s past through self-guided walking and driving trails that connect historic sites and stories.
Planning a trip to the Eastern Shore
Plan Your Trip
Find places to stay, eat, shop, and explore while you’re here.
Signature VA 250 Events
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ESVA ChamberFest
ESVA ChamberFest
May 15–16, 2026
Onancock Sails Forward
Onancock Sails Forward
June 12–15, 2026
Cape Charles SailFest
Cape Charles SailFest
June 19–21, 2026
Piece of Eden Historical Musical Drama
Piece of Eden: A Historic Musical Drama
April–May 2026 | Palace Theatre, Cape Charles
Historic Eastville Declaration Commemoration
A Commemoration of the Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Historic Eastville Courthouse Green
August 15, 2026

VA250 Commemorative Partner
Virginia History Lovers
Eastern Shore VA250





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