Westmoreland County Museum Open House
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Celebrate America's 250th in the County Where History Was Made
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Historic Courthouse Museum
🎟 FREE Admission
Join us for a day of history, music, and community as the Westmoreland County Museum hosts its annual Open House.
Explore the stories that shaped our nation while enjoying live music, local food vendors, and one of Virginia's premier traveling exhibitions. Whether you're a lifelong history enthusiast or visiting for the first time, this family-friendly event offers something for everyone.
Experience Two Revolutionary Exhibits at the Westmoreland County Museum Open House
Be among the first to experience Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation, a traveling exhibition that explores Virginia's pivotal role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. This special exhibition will be on display for a limited time through September 26, 2026.
While you're here, step inside Rebellious Westmoreland: Rebels, Rioters & Revolutionaries, our newest permanent exhibition highlighting the people, events, and ideas that made Westmoreland County one of the earliest voices for American independence.
Enjoy a Day at the Museum
Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy:
Live music
Local food vendors
Access to all museum exhibits
Shopping in the Museum Mercantile
Family-friendly atmosphere
Air-conditioned galleries
Free admission
Spend the afternoon discovering why Westmoreland County produced some of America's most influential founders, including George Washington, James Monroe, Richard Henry Lee, and Francis Lightfoot Lee.
Whether you're interested in Revolutionary history, Virginia's past, or simply looking for a unique way to spend a Saturday, we invite you to celebrate America's 250th with us.
Event Information
Westmoreland County Museum Open House
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Historic Courthouse Museum
15803 Kings Highway
Montross, VA 22520
Admission: Free
Plan Your Visit
Bring your family, invite your friends, and spend the day exploring the history that helped build a nation.
Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation is the signature exhibition of the Virginia America Revolution 250 Commission and organized in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
