All across Virginia, localities and tourism destinations are planning for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
One avenue for funding for the commemorations is through the Virginia Tourism Corporation which recently made a series of awards through their marketing leverage program. (see release)
Of the localities that make up the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, only Louisa County received funding in the current cycle. That’s $9,000 for the Jack Jouett Trail, a project to mark the 40 mile ride in June 1781 by a rider from Cuckoo in Louisa to Charlottesville to warn of advancing British troops. (learn more on Encyclopedia Virginia)
To the north, Culpeper VA 250 got $10,000 for a branding campaign. George Washington served as a surveyor in the county in 1749. (learn more)
The Staunton VA250 Committee will get $3,000 for their “Road to Revolution – Augusta County” program. (learn more)
The committee for Albemarle and Charlottesville is being run by the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau. Visit their section of the VA250 website to learn more about what’s coming up.
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