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1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing ceremony August 26

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Hampton, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hampton, VA – Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing Ceremony on August 26 10 am - 4 pm at Fort Monroe.

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  • Hampton, Virginia, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hampton, VA – Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing Ceremony on August 26 10 am - 4 pm at Fort Monroe.
  • The event will include African drumming, a libation ceremony and special presentation by K. Johnson Elementary School "Crimson Thunder" drumline.
  • In addition to the commemoration ceremony, there will be a series of events August 24-27 that will commemorate 404 years of African American history.
  • This year’s theme is ‘Reconciliation and Healing from the Legacy of Slavery.’ The 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing events are free and open to the public.

2022 Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.
  • This hallmark occasion begins on the 27th at Fort Monroe, 100 Stillwell Road with robotic demonstrations (Unmanned Air and Ground) for Virginia's first responders.
  • The 28th and 29th will be a symposium held at the Newport News Marriott, City Center focused on Advanced Air Mobility & Space speakers and panel discussions.
  • Speakers include leadership from the State of Virginia, NASA, DOD, Virginia Space, and more.

AUVSI Hampton Roads and Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.
  • The 28th and 29th will be a symposium held at the Newport News Marriott, City Center focused on Advanced Air Mobility & Space speakers and panel discussions.
  • AUVSI Hampton Roads was founded during the mid-1990's to serve the needs of emerging defense and industry technologists who were supporting uncrewed systems development.
  • Our region includes the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and NASA and 18 local municipalities that comprise Hampton Roads.

2022 AUVSI Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exhibition

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AUVSI Hampton Roads, working with the Commonwealth of Virginia, will host an Advanced Air Mobility and Space Exposition on September 27-29, 2022 in Hampton Roads Virginia.
  • This hallmark occasion begins on the 27th at Fort Monroe, 100 Stillwell Road with robotic demonstrations (Unmanned Air and Ground) for Virginia's first responders.
  • The 28th and 29th will be a symposium held at the Newport News Marriott, City Center focused on Advanced Air Mobility & Space speakers and panel discussions.
  • Speakers include leadership from the State of Virginia, NASA, DOD, Virginia Space, and more.

National And World Leaders Convene In Virginia To Commemorate The 400th Anniversary Of The First African Landing In English North America

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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The new commission will review education standards, instructional practices, content and resources currently used to teach African American history in Virginia schools.

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  • The new commission will review education standards, instructional practices, content and resources currently used to teach African American history in Virginia schools.
  • We want to make sure all students develop a full and comprehensive understanding of the African American voices that contribute to our story."
  • Point Comfort, the site of the ship's arrival, is the present site of Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton.
  • The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence America today.

Speakers, Entertainment Announced For The 2019 Commemoration Of The First African Landing In Hampton, VA

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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HAMPTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution , in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority , Fort Monroe National Monument , and the City of Hampton , will host the 2019 Commemoration of theFirst African Landing on August 23-25, 2019 in Hampton, Va.

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  • HAMPTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution , in partnership with Fort Monroe Authority , Fort Monroe National Monument , and the City of Hampton , will host the 2019 Commemoration of theFirst African Landing on August 23-25, 2019 in Hampton, Va.
  • Senator Tim Kaine; U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (VA-3),and Dr. Joseph Green, Jr., Chair of 400 Years of African American History Federal Commission.
  • The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution highlights events that occurred in Virginia in 1619 that continue to influence America today.
  • The Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center, a legacy project of the 2019 Commemoration, is scheduled to open later this year.