Scott County Virginia American Revolution 250 Committee - VA250

05/31/2026

250 Years of freedom! We are digging up those who had a part in that freedom, Today we dug up Capt, Robert Sevier!

05/29/2026

It is going to be a truly unforgettable event! Don’t miss out on your chance to be there!

05/11/2026

05/09/2026

🏃🏻‍♂️Blue Devil Dash America250 5k🏃🏻‍♀️

Get ready to run in a once-in-a-lifetime 5k! Lead the way into Scott County's county-wide America250 with a start and finish on historic Legion Field’s track!

📅 Date: July 3, 2026
📍 Location: Legion Field at Gate City High School, Gate City, VA
🕒 Race Time: 8 a.m. (Registration check-in begins at 7 a.m.)

📝 Registration Deadline:
May 31st: $30
July 1st: $35
July 2nd or 3rd: $40

❓How to Register:
🔗https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/GateCity/AmericaBlueDevilDash5K

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👩🏻‍💻Questions: [email protected]

🇺🇸Find us on Facebook! Search “Scott County Virginia America 250," go to "Events.”

05/02/2026

📣 Calling all vendors, makers, and growers!

Now's your chance to showcase your business at Scott County's once-in-a-lifetime, county-wide America250 celebration! Let your business shine all day among the crowds there for the family-friendly festivities, music, and activities!

Tickets for this amazing evening concert lineup go on sale Monday -- join us now with a vendor space to secure your spot!

📅 Date: July 3, 2026
📍 Location: Vendors will set up on the grass in front of Gate City High School, Gate City, VA; spots will be first come first serve in coordination with the Vendor Coordinator, Susan Elliott
🕒 Vendors must be set up by 10:00 a.m.

❓How to Register:
🔗https://forms.gle/9wWe4ukfQYiGaaCK8
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👩🏻‍💻Questions: [email protected]
🇺🇸Find us on Facebook! Search “Scott County Virginia America 250”

05/02/2026

The team has worked very hard on this year’s event and we are super excited to see it coming to fruition!!

⏰ It’s almost time ⏰

🎟️ Tickets for the Scott County America250 concert go on sale Monday, May 4 at NOON.

Join us July 3, 2026 at Legion Field in Gate City for an unforgettable night of live music and fireworks.

If Dave Eggar & Bristol Lightning and Folk Soul Revival weren’t enough 🥵 we also added Carson Peters and Iron Mountain to the mix for one summer concert you do NOT want to miss!

🎶 Concert Lineup:
Carson Peters & Iron Mountain
Dave Eggar & Bristol Lightning
Folk Soul Revival (one-night reunion)

🎆 Fireworks finale above the field to close out the night.

💲 General Admission: $15/Kids 5 & under: $5
😎 VIP (reserved seating): $50 — on sale date coming soon

🪑 Bring your own chair for field seating or enjoy the home stadium stands.

‼️ Clear bag policy in effect
🚭 No smoking, va**ng, to***co products, or alcohol inside the stadium.

🔗 Tickets available at noon Monday. We will share the link on Monday!

We can’t wait to share this night with you!

01/22/2026

Mark your calendars for May 8–10, 2026—Virginia for Liberty: 1776 is coming!
More info and programming to be announced soon. Spread the word and save the date!

01/19/2026

America's Field Trip is a multi-year contest for students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork and essays for the chance to earn unique experiences at iconic American sites.

01/19/2026

On January 19, 1781, General Daniel Morgan wrote a letter to Nathanael Greene, reporting his victory at Cowpens. We can imagine the satisfaction General Greene must have felt as he read the opening paragraph of the letter:

"Dear Sir,

The Troops I had the honor to command have been so fortunate as to obtain a compleat victory over a detachment from the British army commanded by Lt Colonel Tarlton. The action happened on the 17th instant about sunrise at the Cowpens. It perhaps would be well to remark, for the honour of the American arms, that although the progress of this corps was marked with burnings and devastations & although’ they have waged the most cruel warfare, not a man was killed, wounded or even insulted after he surrendered. Had not Britons during this contest received so many lessons of humanity, I should flatter myself that this might teach them a little, but I fear they are incorrigible.”

After describing the battle, Morgan concluded his report by writing:

“Such was the inferiority of our numbers that our success must be attributed to the justice of our cause & the bravery of our troops. My wishes would induce me to mention the name of every private sentinel in the corps I have the honor to command. In justice to their bravery & good conduct, I have taken the liberty to enclose you a list of their officers from a conviction that you will be pleased to introduce such characters to the world.”

The painting is “The Battle of Cowpens” by Charles McBarron.