Liberty Amendments Month Calendar 2026
The Town of Vienna's sixth annual Liberty Amendments Month (LAM) starts on June 13 and runs through July 13, 2026. Each week focuses on one of the Constitutional amendments that extends rights and liberties to U.S. citizens who originally were excluded from the Constitution. 2026 is an especially exciting year as we celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary! See below for events the LAM will present in collaboration with the Vienna250 Committee.
To download a pdf of the 2026 Liberty Amendments Month event calendar, click here.
(PDF, 7MB)
2026 Liberty Amendments Month Calendar of In-Person Events:
June
13 Juneteenth & Liberty Amendments Month Kick Off Parade, 10 a.m. Maple Avenue
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13 Juneteenth Festival, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. First Baptist Church of Vienna
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16 Kids on the Green and Storytime, 10 a.m. Town Green
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19 Juneteenth and Liberty Amendments Day - Town Offices Closed
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20 Liberty and Legacy Panel and Book Talk with Gayle Jessup White , 2 p.m. Vienna Community Center, Seeman Auditorium
*presented in collaboration with the Vienna250 Committee
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23 Kids on the Green and Storytime, 10 a.m. Town Green
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27 Naturalization Ceremony, 3:30 p.m. - Entertainment, 5 p.m.- Ceremony Vienna Community Center, Seeman Auditorium
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30 Kids on the Green and Storytime, 10 a.m. Town Green
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July
Ongoing Events
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Museum Exhibit "Making a More Perfect Union"- Celebrating our nation's 250th Anniversary on display in the Freeman Store and Museum during hours of operation. The exhibit explores our founding and how our amendable constitution allows us to expand, grow and take advantage of new opportunities so that we may enjoy the life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc. and the Vienna250 Committee.
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Our American Liberty Stories- Is there a story that you or your family members tell over and over about your family history? We want to hear your stories or see your photos about your country, your journey to citizenship, your family’s history, or what it means to you to be American or live in America. We are looking for stories and photos from individuals and families who were native to this country or who journeyed here, whether willingly or not, and how they came to enjoy the rights as Americans guaranteed by the Liberty Amendments. Submit stories for the 2026 project at any time and get more information at the link above.
View the new collection of stories and photos online at the link above starting June 13 (stories collected 2023-2025 are available now.) You can also see the stories and photos displayed in local businesses, the Vienna Community Center, the Freeman Store and Museum, and at Liberty Amendments Month events.
Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc., the Town of Vienna, and the Vienna Business Association.
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The Liberty Minutes: Brief videos available on YouTube @TownofViennaVA capturing Liberty Amendments-related history. Watch out for familiar faces, as Liberty Minutes will be hosted by local leaders in the community. Watch all Liberty Minutes now, linked below. New Liberty Minutes videos will be posted here as they become available.
Liberty Minute: Harmon Salsbury
Liberty Minute: The Little Library
Liberty Minute: Foundation of a Celebration
Liberty Minute: The Vote
Liberty Minute: The Path to Liberty
Liberty Minute: Madam Mayor
Presented by Town of Vienna.
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Liberty Amendments Month Recommended Reading and Media List -Increase your knowledge on Liberty Amendments related history. View our recommended reading list here(PDF, 175KB) .
Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc.
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Voter Outreach and Resources- Emmaus United Church of Christ will also be at the July 8 Empowering Women Panel leading a non-partisan ‘Get Out the Vote effort to mail postcards to infrequent voters encouraging them to vote in the upcoming election and providing information on polling places. The country has a very important election coming and this non-partisan information will get our community ready to vote!
Presented by Emmaus United Church of Christ
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Liberty Amendments Museum Exhibits, Flashcard Quiz, and Learning Tours- Featuring history on the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Constitutional Amendments, these exhibits, games and signs are on display inside and outside at the Freeman Store and Museum and Vienna Community Center each week June 13- July 13. *Note- LAM Museum Exhibits will be on display inside the Vienna Community Center only.
Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc.
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African American Historic Sites Tour of Vienna- A self -guided tour of the contributions of Vienna's African Americans from 1867-2006 compiled by longtime residents Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon. To take the walking tour, follow this link.
Presented by Historic Vienna, Inc.
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For more detail and direct links to weekly events in the Liberty Amendments Calendar, visit the following links.