{"id":14776,"date":"2018-11-13T14:43:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T22:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=14776"},"modified":"2018-11-13T14:43:02","modified_gmt":"2018-11-13T22:43:02","slug":"top-eight-reasons-visit-virginia-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2018\/11\/13\/top-eight-reasons-visit-virginia-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Eight Reasons To Visit Virginia In 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a02019 Commemoration<\/strong>, American Evolution, took center stage at VA-1,\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0premiere event for travel professionals and travel destinations.\u00a0Kathy Spangler<\/span>, Executive Director of the 2019 Commemoration, keynoted Tuesday’s breakfast session and shared the\u00a0Top Eight Reasons to Visit Virginia in 2019<\/i>.<\/p>\n

“If you ever wanted to visit\u00a0Virginia<\/span>, the time to do it is in 2019<\/strong>. This will be a spectacular year for the Commonwealth with attractions and events for everyone. American Evolution has worked with\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0most notable institutions, destinations, national partners, and leading corporations to amplify all that\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0has to offer,” said\u00a0Kathy Spangler<\/span>, Executive Director, 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. “We have planned 365 days of programming to build awareness of\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0role in the creation of\u00a0the United States<\/span>\u00a0and reinforce why\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0is a top destination for history and heritage tourism.”<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Top Eight Reasons to Visit Virginia in 2019<\/i>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a02019 Commemoration, American Evolution<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution has engaged every corner of the Commonwealth and generated visibility worldwide. The\u00a0official 2019 schedule<\/a>\u00a0inspires local, national and international engagement in the themes of democracy, diversity and opportunity and showcases 400 years of\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0and American history.<\/li>\n
  2. Virginia History Trails App<\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The recently launched, free, mobile app helps visitors navigate more than 200 sites and 400 stories from every corner of the Commonwealth. Virginia History Trails represents the 400-year arc of\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0history and offers 20 themed trails each exploring an important part of\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0and American History. The app’s “near me” function helps visitors discover important history right where they are.<\/li>\n
  3. 365 Days of Special Exhibitions and Signature Events<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 American Evolution, in partnership with leading\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0institutions, has developed a world-class series of special exhibitions for the commemorative year. Visitors can learn more about\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0role in the creation of\u00a0the United States<\/span>\u00a0and explore the enduring issues that have shaped our country.<\/li>\n
  4. Explore the Origins of American Democracy\u00a0<\/b>\u2013\u00a0July 30, 2019<\/span>\u00a0is the 400th Anniversary of the first representative legislative assembly in\u00a0North America<\/span>. A 400th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony will take place at Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Settlement, and the eyes of the nation will turn to\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0as the home of American Democracy.<\/li>\n
  5. 400 years of African American History<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 On\u00a0August 23-25, 2019<\/span>\u00a0we will commemorate the arrival of the first Africans in English North America. In partnership with the\u00a0City of Hampton<\/span>,\u00a0Fort Monroe<\/span>\u00a0and the National Park Service, we will dedicate a new Visitor and Education Center.<\/li>\n
  6. Women Who Changed Virginia And America<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 In 1619 English women were recruited in significant numbers to the Virginia Colony. We will reflect upon the contributions of the three original cultures, Virginia Indian, English, and African, from a women’s perspective. The recently-opened exhibition,\u00a0TENACITY: Women of\u00a0Jamestown<\/span>\u00a0and Early Virginia<\/a>\u00a0at Jamestown Settlement, is one of many ways we are creating a lasting legacy for women’s role in\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0and the American Evolution.<\/li>\n
  7. 50th Anniversary of The\u00a0Virginia Is for Lovers<\/i>\u00a0Brand\u00a0<\/b>\u2013\u00a0In partnership with Virginia Tourism Corporation we will amplify the\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0is for Lovers<\/i>\u00a050th anniversary in 2019.<\/li>\n
  8. Come Home to\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0for The Statewide Customs, Cultures and Cuisine Festival<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0November 2019<\/span>\u00a0American Evolution finale will be a month-long celebration across the Commonwealth that promotes\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0customs, cultures and cuisines – region by region\/community by community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    During the 2019 commemorative year, American Evolution will host a series of more than 20 exhibitions,\u00a0featured events<\/a>,\u00a0educational initiatives<\/a>, and statewide campaigns that build awareness of\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0role in the creation of\u00a0the United States<\/span>. American Evolution programming inspires local, national and international engagement in the campaign themes of democracy, diversity and opportunity, and reinforces\u00a0Virginia’s<\/span>\u00a0leadership in education, tourism, and economic development.<\/p>\n

    2019 marks<\/span>\u00a0the 400th anniversary of pivotal 1619 Virginia events that forever changed the trajectory of\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0and 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\u00a0Virginia<\/span>\u00a0colony, the first official English Thanksgiving in\u00a0North America<\/span>\u00a0and the launch of free enterprise in the Commonwealth. For more information about American Evolution’s upcoming events, programs and educational initiatives, visit\u00a0AmericanEvolution2019.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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    Ms. Spangler encouraged the public to engage with American Evolution through social media, the recently-launched\u00a0Virginia History Trails mobile app<\/a>, and American Evolution Stories, the Commemoration’s\u00a0online storytelling platform<\/a>. Ms. Spangler concluded her remarks with a\u00a0video<\/a>.<\/p>\n