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September 15, 2026

Covington Middle School celebrated VA250 on September 4, 2026. As part of the celebration, the VA250 ...

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VA250 Mobile Museum Welcomes Visitors At Casey Field

by The Virginian Review Staff

September 3, 2026

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The VA250 Mobile Museum will be open to the public Sept. 3-4 ...

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - Despite extreme heat, crowds lined Main Street in Clifton Forge on Saturday, July 4, for the annual Stars and Stripes Parade. The parade featured Alleghany County Sheriff Kyle Moore, the Alleghany High School varsity cheerleaders, local fire and rescue units, the Alleghany Highlands VA250 float and numerous other entries as community members gathered to celebrate Independence Day. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

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Crowds Brave Heat for Clifton Forge Stars and Stripes Parade

July 4, 2026

CLIFTON FORGE — A sold-out crowd filled the Historic Masonic Theatre on Sunday evening for the Virginia 250 Flag Day Patriotic Tribute, a special celebration marking America's upcoming 250th birthday.
The free concert featured the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro David Stewart Wiley, joined by special soloist Dr. E. Daryl Duff.
One of the evening's most memorable moments came during the "Armed Forces Salute," when local veterans were invited to stand and be recognized as the musical tribute to their respective military branches was performed. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause as veterans throughout the theater were honored for their service.
The presentation was made possible through the support of the Alleghany Foundation, Historic Masonic Theatre, Town of Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, City of Covington, Mountain Gateway Community College Educational Foundation, Mountain Gateway Community College, Alleghany Highlands Arts Council, and the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

Entertainment

Sold-Out Virginia 250 Flag Day Concert Honors Nation’s Heritage

June 16, 2026

COVINGTON, Va. (VR) — The Covington VA250 Celebration opened Thursday evening at the Jackson River Sports Complex. Crowds began lining up before gates opened at 6 p.m. and quickly filled the midway. Rides provided by Coles Amusements drew steady lines throughout the evening, while food vendors served a variety of fair favorites.
The celebration continues Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m. each day and admission is free. Ride tickets are available for purchase on site. The event concludes Saturday night with a fireworks show. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

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VA250 Festivities Get Underway in Covington

June 12, 2026

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VA250 Mobile Museum Experience Coming to Downtown Clifton Forge May 29–31

May 19, 2026

CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) - The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism in coordination with ...

Left to right: Lori Mattson – Principal, Zach Hamilton – Assistant Principal, Sabrina Angell - Secretary

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Covington Middle School Students Support VA250 Mobile Museum and Veterans Through Coloring Project

May 18, 2026

ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS, VA (VR) - Thank you to the staff and students at Covington Middle School ...

Historic Masonic Theatre VA250 quilt exhibit on display display in the WestRock Room from May 1 through July 10 (HMT photo)

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VA250 “From the Neighborhood” Quilt Exhibit Opens at the Historic Masonic Theatre

May 18, 2026

CLIFTON FORGE, VA (VR) - The Historic Masonic Theatre invites the community to experience a remarkable ...

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VA250 Mobile Museum Arrives in Covington

August 9, 2025