With America’s 250th birthday coming up in 2026, Patrick County is preparing for the celebration. The Patrick County VA250 Commemoration Committee is planning events to celebrate both America and Patrick County’s history to take place over the next two years, leading up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
One project undertaken by the committee is looking at local residents who took part in the Revolutionary War. Part of that effort includes seeking current Patrick County residents who have ancestors who served and would like to share the story of their service in the Continental Army or Militia.
Thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution, the local VA250 Committee has posted a list of soldiers from Henry County (which included current day Patrick County) who served under Col. Abram Penn during the Revolutionary War. The committee has posted the list on their Facebook page. It can be accessed at www.facebook.com/people/Patrick-County-VA250-Commemoration-Committee/61552995174610/. The committee welcomes those with ancestors on the list to comment with any information they may have on the soldiers.
In addition, the State VA250 Commission is also seeking compelling modern photographs of significant sites relating to the Revolutionary War for use in interpretive exhibits, including a mobile museum that will travel across Virginia beginning this fall.
The Virginia 250 Commission encourages “submissions from individuals with diverse perspectives and artistic approaches.” To submit, please send your images electronically to John Hennessy at jhennessy@va250.virginia.gov by Feb. 29.
