Williamsburg–James City County Public Schools (WJCC) announced that the Virginia Department of Education has introduced the Virginia 250 Passport as a new way to experience history over the winter break.
In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, the Virginia 250 Passport offers access to more than 70 museums and historic sites across the state. These include notable locations such as Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown-Yorktown, and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The free passport allows visitors to enjoy special admission discounts, collect commemorative stamps, and explore a variety of cultural and historical destinations throughout Virginia, according to a news release by WJCC.
According to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, the Virginia 250 Passport enables students, families, and visitors to explore museums, historic sites, and cultural landmarks across Virginia. This includes signature destinations like Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Jamestown-Yorktown, and regional sites in Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Southwestern Virginia, and Tidewater.
Passport holders can receive special admission discounts and collect unique stamps at each participating location. They can also enter to win prizes after collecting multiple stamps. The passport provides access to both permanent and mobile exhibits while encouraging educational exploration of Virginia’s role in American history and its ongoing cultural heritage.
Williamsburg–James City County Public Schools serves 11,379 K–12 students across 16 schools. The district includes economically disadvantaged students as well as English learners and those in special education or gifted programs. Superintendent Daniel Keever leads the district under a school board that meets monthly for work sessions and regular meetings.
