RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution took center stage at VA-1, Virginia's premiere event for travel professionals and travel destinations. Kathy Spangler, Executive Director of the 2019 Commemoration, keynoted Tuesday's breakfast session and shared the Top Eight Reasons to Visit Virginia in 2019.
"If you ever wanted to visit Virginia, the time to do it is in 2019. This will be a spectacular year for the Commonwealth with attractions and events for everyone. American Evolution has worked with Virginia's most notable institutions, destinations, national partners, and leading corporations to amplify all that Virginia has to offer," said Kathy Spangler, Executive Director, 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. "We have planned 365 days of programming to build awareness of Virginia's role in the creation of the United States and reinforce why Virginia is a top destination for history and heritage tourism."
The Top Eight Reasons to Visit Virginia in 2019:
Ms. Spangler encouraged the public to engage with American Evolution through social media, the recently-launched Virginia History Trails mobile app, and American Evolution Stories, the Commemoration's online storytelling platform. Ms. Spangler concluded her remarks with a video.
During the 2019 commemorative year, American Evolution will host a series of more than 20 exhibitions, featured events, educational initiatives, and statewide campaigns that build awareness of Virginia's role in the creation of the United States. American Evolution programming inspires local, national and international engagement in the campaign themes of democracy, diversity and opportunity, and reinforces Virginia's leadership in education, tourism, and economic development.
2019 marks the 400th anniversary of pivotal 1619 Virginia events that forever changed the trajectory of Virginia and America's history. These 1619 events include the First Representative Legislative Assembly in the New World, the arrival of the first recorded Africans to English North America, the recruitment of English women in significant numbers to the Virginia colony, the first official English Thanksgiving in North America and the launch of free enterprise in the Commonwealth. For more information about American Evolution's upcoming events, programs and educational initiatives, visit AmericanEvolution2019.com.
About the 2019 Commemoration
The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution™, highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence America today. Featured programs, events and legacy projects position Virginia as a leader in education, tourism and economic development. American Evolution™ commemorates the ongoing journey toward the key ideals of democracy, diversity and opportunity. Dominion Resources is an American Evolution Founding Partner and Altria Group and TowneBank are Virginia Colony Partners.
SOURCE American Evolution