The Virginia Museum of History & Culture celebrates Independence Day with its annual Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming approximately 75 new citizens. The event, held in partnership with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, begins at 11 a.m.

The free ceremony will be officiated by The Hon. Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Visitors are encouraged to check VirginiaHistory.org/July4 for a list of prohibited items.

Following the Citizenship Ceremony, a special July 4th celebration will be held in Commonwealth Hall. The festivities will include patriotic music, an in-gallery scavenger hunt and Ukrop’s cake, while supplies last.

Additionally, the VMHC Library will display rare artifacts, providing a unique glimpse into early American history. The museum galleries will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4, with tickets available for purchase on the museum’s website.