Middletown, VA – As communities across the nation prepare to commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary, Middletown will proudly welcome the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Truck, a traveling national exhibit that is crisscrossing the country to celebrate this historic milestone.
The Freedom 250 Truck will be parked at the historic Wayside Inn, the oldest continuously operating inn in America, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience this immersive exhibit right here in the Shenandoah Valley.
Open Hours:
March 27–28
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The mobile museum is arriving in Middletown following appearances in South Carolina and will continue its nationwide journey as part of the official America 250 commemorations.
“Freedom 250 is grateful for the opportunity to showcase the mobile museum with the community of historic Middletown and the surrounding area,” said Katie Childress Miller, Project Manager for Freedom 250. “The museum, which is part of an initiative to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, is traveling across the country throughout 2026, encouraging all ages to gain a deeper appreciation of our great nation’s incredible history.”
“I was very excited when Katie Childress Miller brought this project to me; to have a national, traveling historical exhibit spend time in our community creates something special all citizens can enjoy as we all take part in celebrating America 250. Middletown’s historical nature lends itself perfectly for Freedom and History 250,” said Mike Guevremont, Member of the County Board of Supervisors.
Mayor Charles Harbaugh IV, an avid Revolutionary War reenactor who portrays Young George Washington, expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the exhibit in such a historic setting:
“As someone who has dedicated much of my life to preserving and portraying our history, I can say how incredibly excited and blessed we are to welcome the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum to Middletown. To have this national exhibit stationed at the historic Wayside Inn, a place that has witnessed centuries of American history, is truly special. We are most grateful to Katie Miller, Supervisor Mike Guevremont, and Wayside Inn owners John and Bob Hotaling for working with us to bring Freedom 250 to Middletown.”
The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum is part of Middletown’s broader slate of America 250 events, culminating in the town’s annual July 4th Celebration, home to the area’s only Independence Day parade within an hour’s distance. The celebration continues to grow each year, drawing thousands of visitors from across the region to experience Middletown’s deep historical roots and vibrant patriotic spirit. The July 4th Celebration was recently awarded a Virginia tourism grant to promote the event from a regional standpoint.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to stop by the Wayside Inn and Clem’s Kitchen on March 27–28 to experience this one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit, dine at the historic inn, and join Middletown in celebrating 250 years of American freedom.
For more information about the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum, visit:
https://freedom250.org/
Information from a release. Posted by Dan McDermott.
