Christi Braginton, director, global markets, Virginia Tourism Corporation told TTG: “When Brits think about the US Declaration of Independence, they tend to think Philadelphia with the Liberty Bell and Massachusetts with the Boston Tea Party. But so many of the moments that made America what it is today happened in Virginia. Here in our state, you can walk in the footsteps of the decision makers, the founding fathers.”
Virginia: 'Our history is the ideal Fifa World Cup itinerary filler'
Touring
Katherine Masters
27 February 2026
Representatives from Virginia travelled to the UK this week, to drum up interest in the America 250 celebrations, which the US state will be at the heart of this year
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The James River runs through the heart of downtown Richmond, Virginia's state capital © iStock Kruck20
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