2025 marks the Semi-Semiquincentennial of the United States. It's the 250th anniversary since the founding of our country. I am a huge history geek, and this moment in time is just like Halloween - only better!
I am very excited, because the National Parks Service has put out a parks passport specifically for the American Revolution. Each page in this booklet has stamps for sites specifically related to the American Revolution. I have already begun dragging my poor husband to historic sites in and around the Mid-Atlantic region, collecting stamps and marking this moment.
Many states have scheduled programs and events specifically surrounding the 250th anniversary. Last month, I discovered that the state of Virginia has a free 250 passport for sites in the state that relate to the American Revolution. I picked up my Virginia 250 passport, and I already have my first stamp in my book!
I have many sites yet to visit. The one I'm most excited about is a museum that is down the street from the house where my parents lived. I remember the old elementary school that was falling down way back in the day. It's since been preserved and is now a museum that is in the 250 passport. I'm looking forward to taking my husband back down there sometime this year. We're going to go walk around the old neighborhood, honk at the swamp monster, walk through downtown, and visit the museum. With the amount of walking I'm planning on, I don't think we're going to want to tackle this on a snowy day!
Note that these passports are just for collecting stamps. They do not provide admission to the parks.
If you're interested in finding out more about these passports:
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| image: National Park Service Store |
Virginia 250 Passport:
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| image: Mount Vernon |
