2019 Commemoration Another 400 th anniversary for the Historic Triangle and Virginia. Kathy J. Spangler Executive Director

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1 2019 Commemoration Another 400 th anniversary for the Historic Triangle and Virginia Kathy J. Spangler Executive Director 1

2 2019 Commemoration Historical Events 2

3 2019 Commemoration's Vision Commemorate the ongoing journey toward key ideals of America: democracy, diversity, and opportunity three forces that converged in Virginia in 1619 and have been shaping America ever since.

4 2019 Commemoration Strategic Goals Leverage partnerships and launch a series of programs and events of national and international significance. Build awareness of Virginia s role in the creation of the United States. Position Virginia as a global leader in education, tourism and economic development.

5 2019 Commemoration Objectives Reinforce Virginia s brand for entrepreneurship & innovation. Increase visitation statewide. Expand appreciation of representative democracy.

6 2019 Commemoration Objectives Engage millennials in the democratic process. Foster diversity and inclusion. Make history relevant to all generations.

7 Key Performance Metrics 36 Months 24 Events $6.1M participants/attendees $2.295M Direct Visitor Spending 22B media impressions Education reach TBD 7

8 First Representative Legislative Assembly Committee G. Paul Nardo and Susan Clarke Schaar Co-Chairs 2019 Commemoration Steering Committee Thomas K. Norment, Jr., and M. Kirkland Cox Co-Chairs Programs & Events Committee Jeanne Zeidler, Chair Frank B. Atkinson, Vice Chair Resources & Logistics Committee George Keith Martin, Chair Paul D. Koonce, Vice Chair 2019 Executive Committee Frank B. Atkinson M. Kirkland Cox H. Benson Dendy III Paul D. Koonce George Keith Martin Thomas K. Norment, Jr. Jeanne F. Zeidler First Africans to English North America Committee Cassandra Newby-Alexander and Jacquelyn E. Stone Co-Chairs Impact of Women Committee Barbara J. Comstock and Mary Margaret Whipple Co-Chairs First Thanksgiving Committee H. Graham Woodlief Chair Entrepreneurialism and Innovation Committee Stephen R. Adkins, Sr. and James D. Duffey, Jr. Co-Chairs ^This initial structure is anticipated to evolve over time.

9 Staffing Framework Planning and Performance Marketing & Communications Events and Education Partnership Programs 9

10 SIGNATURE EVENTS Global Emerging Leader Summit Engagement of emerging leaders in government, non-profit and private sector, years old, representing 75+ countries. 10

11 SIGNATURE EVENTS Grand Assembly commemorating 1619 s First Representative Legislative Assembly Unites legislative leaders from across the United States, Congress, Parliament and other democracy-led nations. Commemorates ideals of democracy. 11

12 SIGNATURE EVENTS The Idea of America Focused on value tensions of the American Evolution since Major Virginia Universities to hold Scholarly & Public Forums. Major public forum and online engagement centered in Williamsburg. 12

13 SIGNATURE EVENTS 1619: The Making of America & African Arrival Day Commemorative event at Fort Monroe/Hampton with statewide, national, global partners. 400 African-American Firsts leading up to

14 SIGNATURE EVENTS Cultural Arts Event(s) Partner with the Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Fine Arts Museum to commission new works centered around the three cultures. Visual, musical and theatrical performing arts recognizing great performers in the Arts, Fine Arts, Literature and Classical Music. 14

15 SIGNATURE EVENTS Voices from the Garden Women s Monument at Capitol Square Dedication Event and Women s Leadership Conference. 400 Women Firsts leading up to

16 SIGNATURE EVENTS Super Bowl of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Competitions Virginia: The Original/Most Successful Start-Up in history Sponsor Categories: financial, insurance, energy products, tech, etc. 16

17 SIGNATURE EVENTS Customs, Culture and Cuisine Festival Featuring America s Original English Thanksgiving Month-long program across the Historic Triangle including Virginia Thanksgiving Festival Customs, Culture and Cuisine Festival Food & Fests Festival 17

18 LEGACY & SPECIAL PROJECTS The American Evolution Digital Trails Project Women s Monument at Capitol Square Fort Monroe Visitor s Center & Monument Jamestown Settlement Gallery Refresh & Special Exhibition Jamestown Rediscovery Archeological Projects Madison Scholars Virginia s influence Remembering Jamestown II American Indian Film Festival America in 1619: The Year Before the Pilgrims Documentary 18

19 Engagement Opportunities Customs, Cultures & Cuisines Event Rally for America Jamestown Settlement Special Exhibition Jamestown Rediscovery Exhibition Re-creation of First Legislative Assembly Tourism Promotion Millennial Focus 19

20 Sponsorship Opportunities Founding Partners (3 years) Virginia Colony Partners (3 years) Presenting Partners (Signature Events) Associate Partners (thematic support) Small Business Partners (Events & Programs) 20

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