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Draft 2019 Special Exhibitions, Programs & Events 1.24.2019 JHeikens This working document is designed to give group planners a chronological overview of events in conjunction with the 2019 Commemorations, please verify all dates & descriptions with the partner organizations before finalizing plans. historyisfun.org AmericanEvolution2019.com https://www.vafest.org/ https://www.historyisfun.org/about-us/news/media-kit/2019-special-programs/ Jamestown Settlement - A Stage for the 2019 Commemoration Jamestown Settlement is a year-round stage for the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, with a new gallery to expand on historical events marking 400-year milestones, such as the first legislative assembly in the New World, the first recorded Africans in Virginia, and the influx of English women to the Virginia colony, all which occurred in 1619. At Jamestown Settlement, explore the world of America’s first permanent English colony and the Powhatan Indian, English and west central African cultures that converged in 17th-century Virginia. Tour expansive exhibition galleries featuring rare 1600s artifacts, short films and interactive experiences. In the outdoor areas, costumed historical interpreters describe and demonstrate daily life in in the Jamestown colony. Climb aboard re-creations of the three ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607, and explore life-size re-creations of the colonists’ fort and a Powhatan Indian village. New Gallery Exhibits Coming in 2019 Experience new interactive gallery exhibits and a multimedia experiential theater set to debut Summer 2019, expanding the storyline of 17th-century Virginia. New historical research and technology are being incorporated to gallery exhibits to present history’s events to visitors in innovative ways, including interactive touch screens, immersive exhibits and a 4D theater with multi-sensory special effects showcasing “Bacon’s Rebellion” – a 1676 armed rebellion of Virginia colonists led by Nathaniel Bacon against the rule of Governor William Berkeley. Through January 5, 2020 “TENACITY: Women in Jamestown and Early Virginia” Jamestown Settlement – SPECIAL EXHIBITION Discover little-known, captivating personal stories of real women in Jamestown and the early Virginia colony and their tenacious spirit and impact on a fledgling society. Through artifacts, images, interactives and primary sources – some on display in America for the first time – explore the struggles that Virginia Indian, English and African women faced in the New World, as well as their contributions. From women’s roles to women’s rights, the exhibit connects issues of the 17th century with their relevance today. Many special programs and lectures are scheduled all year. The special yearlong exhibition is legacy project of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. Made possible in part by a public-private partnership of the Commonwealth of Virginia, James City County and 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, with additional support by the Robins Foundation. Through March 3, 2019 “Blast from the Past: Artillery in the War of Independence” American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – SPECIAL EXHIBITION As the final victory of the American Revolution, the 1781 Siege at Yorktown is known for the use of artillery by General George Washington’s Continental Army. Through interactive experiences and artifact displays, examine American, French and British artillery used on all fronts of the American Revolution. Discover a range of topics from the individual roles of an artillery crew to innovations in artillery design and technology, in addition to the range of fire and science behind these powerful weapons. Made possible in part by grants and donations to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. 1 Through February 24, 2019 Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond This innovative and visually compelling exhibition presents nearly 140 masks from the vast Congo region of Africa (known today as the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Drawn from the finest and most comprehensive private collection, these masks from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries are combined with film footage, field photographs, maps and musical instruments to highlight the performative aspect of these extraordinary works of art. Congo Masks: Masterpieces from Central Africa is organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Congo Basin Art History Research Center in Brussels, Belgium. Presented by Dominion Energy. The exhibition program at VMFA is supported by the Julia Louise Reynolds Fund. 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Partner Program, Exhibition Through December 7, 2019 “New Virginians: 1619-2019 and Beyond” Library of Virginia, Richmond – SPECIAL EXHIBITION As Less than 50 years ago, only one in every 100 people living in Virginia had been born outside the United States. In 2012, the figure was one in nine. Recent estimates place the number of foreign-born Virginians at just under one million, and nearly half of these new residents are between the ages of 25 and 44. The Library of Virginia, working with Virginia Humanities, will host an exhibition featuring video-recorded conversations with immigrants and refugees from more than 30 countries. Some came to this country seeking new opportunity, others as refugees fleeing war and hardship. Virginia’s Secretary of Education, Atif Qarni, is among the interviewees, who also include a teacher, professional photographer, former U.S. Marine and I.T Professional, doctor, missionaries, and folklorists. New Virginians is a legacy project of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. January 4 through December, 2019 Evolution of America 1619 to Today Library of Virginia, Richmond “Evolution of America: 1619 to Today” is a one-hour documentary created for a national audience that explores four historical events of this seemingly obscure but decisive year, and the effect that year had on the growth and development of the U.S., which still resonates today. Supported by approximately 16 minutes of narration, the majority of the show features interviews with Virginia and national leaders discussing how the 1619 events are reflected in contemporary American society. Produced in partnership with Cinebar Productions, Inc., Maryland Public Television serves as the presenting PBS station for national marketing and distribution. The documentary premiered on January 4, on Maryland Public Television and began showing across Virginia and the country. Check your local listings. 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Legacy Project January 19 – April 28, 2019 American Adventure Exhibit Virginia Living Museum, Newport News Do you have what it takes to survive? Take a step back into history to find out. In 1607, settlers landed on the shores of Virginia and called it home, creating the first permanent European settlement. Little did they know that less than half of them would survive the year in this new wilderness. Minotaur Mazes’ American Adventure takes visitors on an immersive, educational role-play adventure that asks people to conquer one great challenge: survive the year as one of the original Jamestown colonists. Sound easy? Think again. Only 38 of the 104 settlers survived. But don’t worry – you’re not tied to their destiny. You can beat the odds and determine your fate – it all depends on the choices you make…and a bit of luck. 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Partner Program, Exhibition January 25 - December 31, 2019 “The Great Charter and the General Assembly: Founding a Legacy in 1619” Virginia State Capitol Visitor Center, Richmond – SPECIAL EXHIBITION The Great Charter and the General Assembly is an exhibition produced in two forms, including a wall panel exhibit to be mounted in the Virginia State Capitol Visitor Center and a set of pull-up banners for statewide distribution to partners. The content highlights the historical origins of the Virginia General Assembly in the Great Charter of 1618, which abolished martial law, allowed property to shift to private ownership, and authorized the governor to summon a General Assembly to act on legislation. The exhibition includes the legacy of representative government, which became the model adopted for 2 the establishment of the government of the United States. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Partner Project. The exhibition is legacy project of the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. January 30, 2019 The Immigration Question: A Century Ago and Today Gerard Dining Hall, Marymount University, Arlington Marymount’s annual American Heritage lecture will feature Katherine Benton-Cohen of Georgetown University, who will speak on the history of immigration in America from the early 20th century to the present. One hundred years ago in America, there was no such thing as an “illegal alien” or even a border patrol. But Americans were actively debating what it meant to be an American and whom to include–and exclude. During the large-scale immigration of the early 20th century, Americans feared the foreign-born would steal jobs, lower wages, and threaten American morality and culture. They also feared immigration would weaken what they called the “American race.” Their fears shaped federal immigration policy–and continue to inform how we think about immigration in America today. 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Partner Program February 1 - March 2, 2019 African-American Cultural Heritage Month Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown – THEMED PROGRAM Through month long activities