GRANT OPPORTUNITY
The 2019 Commemoration Finale Grant is now open!
In November 2019, the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution is inviting America to “Come Home to Virginia” for the Virginia Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival, a month-long effort to foster statewide participation and tourism around the Commonwealth of Virginia. Events, exhibitions and programs taking place in Virginia in November will be promoted through a Finale Booklet that will be distributed statewide, the 2019 Commemoration website, paid media, and through social and PR Channels. All organizations around the state, regardless of focus, are invited to leverage commemoration resources and networks to increase visibility and enhance existing programs.
The 2019 Commemoration Finale Grant Program – administered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) – will provide Virginia organizations and communities with the resources to participate in the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution’s Finale Month and will create a network of statewide partners who will bring the commemoration to their locality or region throughout the Commemorative year. The grant may be used for planning, execution, and/or marketing for events taking place between November 1-30, 2019. Events must reflect the theme of Virginia’s Customs, Cultures and Cuisines.
PROGRAMMING CYCLES
Engage with the Commemoration by participating in our statewide programming cycles. Click the icons below to submit an event for consideration to our partner event calendar.
Celebrate Virginia Changemakers
February- April
Share stories of Changemakers, past and present, who have shaped your community and help us craft a more complete narrative of Virginia’s History.
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America: Made in Virginia
May-October
Help tell the full story of our American Evolution with programs and events highlighting your community’s history.
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Virginia Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival
November
Invite America to “Come Home to Virginia” for the Virginia Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival. All organizations around the state, regardless of focus, are invited to participate.
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PARTNER RESOURCES
Align with us by taking advantage of the following resources:
Marketing Toolkit
Utilize our digital marketing kit to discover how Virginia has influenced the evolution of democracy, diversity, and opportunity in America over the past 400 years, and learn why that evolution remains relevant to your organization today.
Share your Stories
Contribute to our collective history and develop a more inclusive version of history by sharing your story on our digital storytelling platform. Check out the resources below to get started!
Feature our Traveling Exhibit
Feature this traveling exhibit in your community. The content highlights the historical origins of the Virginia General Assembly in the Great Charter of 1618, which authorized the governor to summon a General Assembly to act on legislation. The exhibition includes the legacy of representative government, which became the model adopted for the establishment of the government of the United States. Contact Kristin Ritchey for more information.
Virginia History Trail Partners
Use these resources to promote your involvement in the first of its kind Virginia History Trails App.
CONNECT
We have over 250 partners around the state just like you. Get in touch via our partner directory for co-programming or promotion opportunities. Peruse our co-programming ideas for inspiration.
