Winners Of American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program Announced

JAMESTOWN, Va., Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Virginia's 2019 Commemoration announced the winners of the American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program. Administered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), the American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program aids Virginia localities in establishing and marketing their destination's history and connections to the American Evolution™, 2019 Commemoration.

"We are pleased to work with American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program winners as we continue to build awareness of the 2019 Commemoration and elevate the untold stories of individuals and locations from across Virginia that played a pivotal role in shaping today's America," said Kathy Spangler, Executive Director of the 2019 Commemoration. "These motivated partners and their innovative programs advance American Evolution™ themes of democracy, diversity and opportunity to across the Commonwealth and reinforce Virginia's leadership in education, tourism and economic development."

American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program winners include:

• Historic Christ Church and Museum - American Evolution 2019 Marketing Initiative
• Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - American Evolution at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
• Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe - Cattashowrock Town Tourism Program
• The Long Way Home, Inc. - Mary Draper Ingles Trail
• William King Museum of Art - Prosperity and Progress on America's First Frontier
• James Madison's Montpelier - The Mere Distinction of Color Social Campaign
• Historical Society of Western Virginia - Roads and Rails to History
• Louisa County Historical Society - "Give Me Liberty" Digital Trail
• Birthplace of Country Music - Birthplace of Country Music Marketing Campaign for the American Evolution Commemoration
• Board of Regents of Gunston Hall - American Evolution Student Citizen Passport Program
• Preservation Virginia - 100 Miles of History: Promoting Six Sites as One Travel Package
• Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism - Little Did They Know: Voices from Lynchburg's Past

American Evolution™ Marketing Grant Program applicants included Virginia towns, cities, counties, convention and visitors' bureaus, chambers of commerce, local or regional destination marketing organizations (DMO), non-profit organizations, museums, attractions, cultural events, and other tourism-related entities. Winning programs include a podcast series highlighting the voices of Lynchburg, Virginia's rich history; a passport program for fourth-graders interested in exploring and learning about the themes of democracy, diversity and opportunity; and a social media campaign designed to increase awareness of Montpelier's groundbreaking exhibition, The Mere Distinction of Color.

The second round of grant applications will be open January 23- March 22. For more information or to apply for the American Evolution marketing grant 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 will 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 is a Virginia Colony Partner. 

SOURCE 2019 Commemoration

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