African American Heritage Association of Virginia

African American Heritage Association of Virginia Virginia Cultural Tourism with an emphasis on African American, Hispanic and Native Peoples Heritage AAHA!

VA fosters awareness of African American culture and its value to the economic vitality of Virginia. As Virginia approaches 2019 (400th Anniversary), it's important that we celebrate and remember the contributions of the first Africans to the history of the a Commonwealth. The impact of African cultures in America have been and continue to be profound. There is no Virginia history without including the history of Africans and African Americans.

Hey there, I’m wonderful, thank you. And yourself?If you’re available tomorrow (Friday, April 24 at 9:30 AM) AAHA! Virgi...
04/23/2026

Hey there, I’m wonderful, thank you. And yourself?

If you’re available tomorrow (Friday, April 24 at 9:30 AM) AAHA! Virginia is hosting the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium in Henrico, VA and livestreamed statewide. It’ll be at the Lost Office Collaborative in Rocketts Landing, and a true working day - partnerships, honest conversations, and people who are serious about the future of African American heritage in Virginia all in one space. If you can make it out, please reserve a seat at https://linktr.ee/theaahava 🙏🏾

P.S. Bring your laptop/tablet/notebook. Use promo code AAHAVA for a complimentary ticket, we would love to have you in the room❤️

Meet the voices in the room this Friday.📜The State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium brings together people who...
04/21/2026

Meet the voices in the room this Friday.📜

The State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium brings together people who are doing the work, not just talking about it. These are practitioners, educators, community builders, and cultural leaders who have dedicated their careers to ensuring African American heritage is understood, honored, preserved, funded, and sustained for generations to come. Are you or your organization ready to walk with us? We'd love to have you there.

Meet Danielle Fitz-Hugh · Tim Reid · Gerry McCants · Dr. Mark James · Dr. Ernest B. McGowen III and more... April 24 · 9:30 AM · Lost Office Collaborative, Henrico, VA · Livestreamed statewide. Doors open at 9AM.🏛️

🎟️ Your seat is waiting. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/theaahava 🔗 aahava.com

The weekend is here. If you've been thinking about getting out and exploring Virginia's African American heritage, this ...
04/17/2026

The weekend is here. If you've been thinking about getting out and exploring Virginia's African American heritage, this is that nudge. =) The AAHA! Virginia Heritage Challenge has 54 sites across the state, so you don't have to travel far to find somewhere nearby and worth your time.

Here are a few worth visiting this weekend:

🏛 Jackson Ward, Richmond — once called the Harlem of the South, the cradle of Black entrepreneurship in Virginia

🏛 Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, Richmond — one of the premier institutions dedicated to the African American experience in the Commonwealth

🏛 Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond — home of the first female bank president of any race in the United States

🏛 Fort Monroe, Hampton — where enslaved people first arrived on American soil in 1619, and where freedom was first demanded

Each visit earns Heritage Challenge points. Every check-in is a step toward your next badge. Not ready to travel? That's cool too. Plan for another weekend at aaht.network — the trip planner that builds your itinerary around your interests.

Catch us outside all 2026!☀️

Don’t miss the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium on April 24th, a focused day for forming partnerships, a...
04/15/2026

Don’t miss the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium on April 24th, a focused day for forming partnerships, activating networks, and advancing MOU discussions. Secure your spot now to help us drive real community collaboration forward. Learn more and/or get your ticket at https://www.aahava.com/state-of-cultural-heritage

The weekend is here and our Heritage Challenge has upward of 54 African American heritage sites waiting — and yes, every...
04/11/2026

The weekend is here and our Heritage Challenge has upward of 54 African American heritage sites waiting — and yes, every check-in counts towards the final badge and prize pack.

Jackson Ward. The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. Fort Monroe. Hampton University Museum. These places hold stories that deserve more than a passing mention in a textbook. Pick one this weekend. Show up. Check in. Earn your next badge, and make the ancestors proud.

The Heritage Guardian badge doesn't come from sitting still and the weather is perfect!

🔗 Start at bit.ly/heritage-challenge

The State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium convenes heritage practitioners, community builders, DMOs, HBCUs, a...
04/10/2026

The State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium convenes heritage practitioners, community builders, DMOs, HBCUs, and institutional partners to do the work that policy documents rarely accomplish — honest, cross-sector conversation about what African American heritage in Virginia is worth and what it will take to sustain it.

That conversation happens April 24 at Lost Office Collaborative, Rocketts Landing, Henrico, Virginia. Working sessions. A keynote. The Partnership Café. And the first public reading of the 100 for the 400 Community Weavers.

Tickets are $175. Secure your seat by registering today at aahava.com🔗

Virginia's African American heritage sites, museums, and cultural landmarks don't sustain themselves. The organizations ...
04/10/2026

Virginia's African American heritage sites, museums, and cultural landmarks don't sustain themselves. The organizations and businesses that show up as partners help make that happen.

AAHA! Virginia's Heritage Network connects DMOs, businesses, and institutions to one of the most engaged cultural tourism audiences in the state — visitors who are actively seeking the stories, the sites, and the experiences that make Virginia's history whole.

If your organization is ready to be part of that, we'd like to talk.

🔗 aahava.com/partnerships

100 names. 400 years. One permanent record.We remember the weavers who came before us, and we recognize those who are am...
04/04/2026

100 names. 400 years. One permanent record.

We remember the weavers who came before us, and we recognize those who are among us today.

The 100 for the 400 Community Weavers Initiative honors the people who carry African American heritage forward — without titles, without headlines, and too often without wider recognition.

On April 24th, the first 15 of 100 names are read aloud and entered into a permanent vault.

Nominations close before the Symposium.
https://www.aahava.com/state-of-cultural-heritage

On April 24, AAHA! Virginia convenes the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium at Lost Office Collaborative i...
04/03/2026

On April 24, AAHA! Virginia convenes the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium at Lost Office Collaborative in Henrico, Va. This working day is intended as structured accounting of where African American cultural heritage infrastructure stands, and what comes next.

One symposium. Six working sessions. Keynotes, panels, lunch and more.. The community is writing the record now. Heritage IS Equity. Join us for the State of Cultural Heritage in Virginia Symposium... Surrender & Jubilation!

Henrico, VA | 4/24/26 | 9:30AM–4PM | In person and live-streamed statewide.

Register at aahava.com or directly on Eventbrite.
https://www.aahava.com/state-of-cultural-heritage/

🏆 The AAHA Virginia Heritage Challenge! 🏆On Emancipation Day - January 1st - we launched an interactive, year-long journ...
01/02/2026

🏆 The AAHA Virginia Heritage Challenge! 🏆

On Emancipation Day - January 1st - we launched an interactive, year-long journey through Virginia's African American heritage. Join the African American Heritage Association, our partners, and community leaders in experiencing Virginia through a journey we meticulously curated for everyone to enjoy!

Here's how it works:

🥾 Visit any of the 50+ heritage sites, museums, landmarks, etc. across Virginia
✨ Enjoy exclusive benefits at participating locations
🏅 Collect up to 15 unique badges as you explore
💎 Earn Heritage Points toward exclusive rewards, perks, and more
🏪 Support local businesses
📖 Discover immersive stories that bring history to life

From Richmond's "Harlem of the South" to Hampton Roads' "Freedom's Fortress," from HBCUs to Civil Rights landmarks - every check-in preserves our legacy while creating economic impact in the communities where these stories live.

This is the challenge that changes you, while changing Virginia.🫶Your first check-in starts your journey.🦅

👉 Join for free now: https://aaht.network/experience/YutSuU0kE/walk-in-their-footsteps-aaha-virginia-heritage-challenge

Happy New Year from AAHA! Virginia!As we step into 2026, Virginia enters a year of extraordinary significance. Our Commo...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from AAHA! Virginia!

As we step into 2026, Virginia enters a year of extraordinary significance. Our Commonwealth will celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence - a moment that changed the world forever.

This year, we invite you to discover the complete story of Virginia's journey toward freedom. From the 1619 arrival at Point Comfort to the Emancipation Proclamation read beneath Hampton's Emancipation Oak, from Maggie Walker's banking empire in Jackson Ward to the student activists who transformed America's conscience - these are the stories that define who we are and illuminate the path forward.

Walk in their footsteps this year. Know your heritage. Celebrate your story.

Start your 2026 heritage journey today: https://aaht.network/experience/YutSuU0kE/walk-in-their-footsteps-aaha-virginia-heritage-challenge

Happy Holidays from the AAHA! Virginia family! 🎄✨However you're celebrating this season - whether gathering with loved o...
12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the AAHA! Virginia family! 🎄✨

However you're celebrating this season - whether gathering with loved ones, honoring traditions, or simply enjoying moments of joy and rest - we're wishing you warmth, laughter, and beautiful memories.

Here's to heritage, family, and the connections that carry us forward into the new year!

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