AAHA! Virginia Presents
State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia
Surrender & Jubilation — A Symposium on Heritage, Economy, and Community
Friday, April 24th
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Join us on April 24th, 2026 for real history making.
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About the Symposium
Where Heritage
Meets Economic Power
On April 9, 1865, surrender at Appomattox set the stage for a new chapter in American civic life. One hundred sixty-one years later, we gather in the spirit of that jubilation — not to look back, but to build forward.
The State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium connects heritage institutions, HBCUs, destination marketing organizations, Black-owned businesses, and community leaders around a single mission: turning Virginia’s African American cultural legacy into lasting economic opportunity.
This is a working day — not just inspiration, but partnership formation, MOU conversations, and a clear path to joining the African American Heritage Tourism Network.
Full Day Schedule
A Day Build For
Partnership & Action
From Stories to Stewardship: Culture as Economic & Environmental Asset
How do cultural narratives drive tourism revenue AND fund preservation? Featuring heritage site operators, DMOs, green business sponsors, and digital archivists with real economic impact data.
Culture + Wealth + Stewardship
From Stories to Stewardship: Culture as Economic & Environmental Asset
How do cultural narratives drive tourism revenue AND fund preservation? Featuring heritage site operators, DMOs, green business sponsors, and digital archivists with real economic impact data.
Culture + Wealth + Stewardship
The Heritage Education-to-Enterprise Pipeline
Education + Wealth
From Stories to Stewardship: Culture as Economic & Environmental Asset
How do cultural narratives drive tourism revenue AND fund preservation? Featuring heritage site operators, DMOs, green business sponsors, and digital archivists with real economic impact data.
Culture + Wealth + Stewardship
What To Expect
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12 Speakers
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Registration
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