The African American Heritage Association of Virginia
Know Your History. Know Your Story.
Free, for a moment
Virginia, familiar enough to survive.
Richmond, Virginia
Arrival in Virginia Acknowledgement
The Arrival in Virginia is an acknowledgement of the 1619 landing of the first enslaved Africans at the English settlement in Fort Monroe, present-day Hampton, Virginia. The African American Heritage Association will partner with other organizations to host the family-friendly event.
This solemn event comes alive through earnest participation from residents and visitors. Over these days of remembrance, numerous activities will draw upon the diverse arts and music communities and the abundance of living cultural heritage throughout the Commonwealth.
Activities will include the following:
100 for 400 Honorees & John Mercer Langston Scholarship Dinner
Musical performances
Cultural marketplace
Spoken word performance
Visual arts exhibits
Traditional foods
Hands-on arts and crafts demonstrations
A walking and mobile tour of historic resources: monuments, museums, and galleries
Golf Tournament
The birds are chirping, the sun is beaming, and your caddie is begging to get out on the green. So, sign up for our golf tournament and show off those driving skills, whether it's with your clubs or just a golf cart. This tee-off kicks off the spring season. Catch up with fellow mates and enjoy a competitive game of golf while supporting our remarkable student scholars. These young people represent the best of Virginia. Proceeds fund African American interns at Virginia's historically black colleges (HBCUs). The golf tournament also supports our speakers' forums and guest lecturers who enhance student knowledge on African American contributions to Virginia. Proceeds from this event support Wealth Literacy.
