Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail Conference:
Preserving Our Heritage, Building Our Future
October 21, 2010
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Virginia’s Retreat and the Robert Russa Moton Museum present this conference, bringing together those with vested interests in the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail to discuss how the Trail can be enhanced to achieve greater prominence and become an economic driver for the region and the state.
Join us for presentations by and discussions with key players on the national and state scene, including representatives from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Civil War Trails, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Together, we can set the agenda to strengthen the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail infrastructure and maximize its economic impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of preserving our heritage and building our future through strategic positioning of the Trail.
Who Should Attend?
- Elected officials, including Town Councils & Boards of Supervisors
- Trail Site Owners
- Chambers of Commerce
- Economic Development leaders
- Planning District Commissioners
- School Superintendents
- School Board members
- Anyone with an interest in seeing the Trail increase in visibility and impact
Conference Information:
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For More Information about the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail Conference, call Catherine Stevens at (434) 572-5559 or email catherinestevens@svhed.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners
Title Sponsor
Event Partner
Event Sponsors:
Robert Russa Moton Museum
Virginia’s Retreat
Virginia Tourism Corporation
General Sponsor:
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
