· Barter Theater commissioned production relating to Jamestown and the heritage of Virginia · Depot Square Renovations · Southwest Virginia Artisans Center · Virginia Highlands Festival theme “Come Home to Abingdon” · Special cultural heritage exhibits at William King Regional Arts Center and the Arts depot · Special programming at the Historical Society of Washington County

Completion of restoration of 1864-69 Freedman’s Cemetery Memorial Park; Exhibit at the Lyceum focusing on community celebrations using 17th century documents and artifacts; “Early Views of Virginia Indians: The William W. Cole Collection” at the Lyceum; Historic publications, (coloring books, school and church guides, and community history); Special events: lecture series with author David Price, Alexandria Symphony, Little Theater and preservation programs; Traveling exhibition “Uncovering Home”: examines discovery and recent excavations of original James Fort; Exhibit on the legacy of Jamestown, historic preservation in Alexandria and elsewhere, DAR involvement at the Lyceum.

· Creation of Jackson River Scenic Trail, 7miles completed by 2008 · Covington Train Depot Restoration, completed summer ‘07 · Oakland Church Restoration, open house September · Unidentified photos project: a display of unidentified photos at the Charles P Jones Library · Historical Mini history lecture series · WPA Article Series: placing articles in Virginian Review to focus on the area that were WPA projects · Celebration of the Arts, June 1st.

Open time capsule from 1957; create new time capsule to be opened in 2057; Develop local history/civics units for K-12 students on 100 years of Altavista history, growth, etc.; Create local history museum to document Altavista’s history with references to pre-1607 history; Open an information center to assist travelers/tourists with available amenities; Develop a map and walking tour of original town with markers for original homes and businesses; Place antique cabin replicating original home of Colonel Charles Lynch at Avoca Museum; Create A Journey through Time: Altavista and the Lane Company, an exhibit at Avoca Museum; Develop signage for self-guided walking tour and at Avoca Museum; Develop tourism and education program devoted to Miss Juliet Fauntleroy’s artifacts; Complete the Arboretum as part of the grounds of Avoca Museum.

Amelia Day Festival 2007 programed for Jamestown anniversary.

Publication of "All Around the Circle; Treasured Recipes of Amherst, Old and New" (recipes, historic photos, news clips, art); book Review: “The First Seventeen Years: ‘Virginia 1607-1624” by Charles Hatch Jr. July 29, 2006; Sorghum Festival – First weekend in October; Virginia Wine and Garlic Festival – Second weekend in October; Amherst County Apple Harvest Festival – Third weekend in October;November: 5th Grade Student Essay Contest, winners kicking off the Christmas Parade; December: Christmas parade and Flag Raising Ceremony on the 2nd, "Our Heritage in Story and Song " at the Amherst Public Library on the 9th; Village Garden Club to plant an America's Anniversary Garden in the Traffic Circle in the center of Town. January 2007: Commemoration of Religious Freedom at Clifford Baptist Church; February: Lecture at Sweet Briar College " A Perfect Union, Dolly Madison and the Creation of the American Nation" ; March : Lecture at Sweet Briar College " Martha Jefferson Randolph: Virginian"; April: Home tour of six homes throughout Amherst County, Lecture at Sweet Briar College on "Gender Strife and Disunion: A New Look at the Origins of the Civil War," and Gardenfest 2007 hosted by the Village Garden Club at Amherst County Historical Museum on Main Street; May: Monacan Annual Powwow; June: Poplar Grove Festival; Town sign beautification; Springhouse at Speed the Plough Farm tours- May 11-Aug. 19th

Completion of Appomattox County Community Park and Clover Hill Living History Village; Lectures and exhibits at the Appomattox Courthouse National Park; Civil War Re-enactment; Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival in October; Special programs and lectures by Appomattox Historical Society; School/educational programs within SOL guidelines; Public events sponsored by the Appomattox Chamber of Commerce; Restoration of the Old Appomattox Court House; Completion of the Carver Price African American Heritage Museum; Planting Anniversary gardens at Appomattox Middle School and throughout town.

Development and installation of historic markers that recognize special places and events in Arlington’s and Virginia’s history; Lustron Documentation Project will produce a booklet and video to be unveiled summer of 2007; sponsoring the Arlingtones spring show "Jamsetown!" in March; Developing a Heritage Calendar; Collaborating with the Yorktown History Club and Yorktown National Honor Society on the Oral History Project; Planning conservation projects, a regatta and the planting of anniversary gardens around the county; David Price “ Love and Hate in Jamestown” lecture and book signing, February; Childrens book event, March

· Musical drama, “Sprit of Augusta,” highlights the county’s rich history - fall 2007 · Offering farm tours that focus on agricultural heritage that stretches from the first settlement in 1738 to today · Create heritage gardens and Anniversary Gardens at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona · Create a historic driving tour map of historic Churches · Create a commemoration Web site: www.augustajamestown2007.org · Commemorative throw blanket to be designed and sold as a fundraiser · Three new traveling exhibits created · Official community kick-off at the Sweet Dreams Festival on July 23 · Sponsorship with Daily News Leader in Staunton · Creation of “Passport to History” educational program connected with “Five People from Augusta County History” · Historic Happenings with historic cutouts and Passports at Bookstack, April 27th · Middlebrook Heritage Days, May 12th

Projects include: TBD

· Completion of Centertown Bedford streetscape improvements · Development of way faring signage system · Development of heritage publications and programs · Gardens at the Welcome Center and Wharton Gardens · Centerfest, featuring the event “Historical Heritage”, Sept. 29th

Barns of Rose Hill project to renovate two 1920’s dairy barns in the Rose Hill Park in downtown Berryville into a community culture and arts center; 2007 Berryville Barns Festival will showcase the opening of the Barns; “Our Land is Our Legacy” theme for the museum of the Clarke County Historical Association; George Washington birthday celebration dinner at the historic Wayside Inn, Feb. 22nd; Planning: lecture series on eraly Virginia history and a film series; Frontier Festival September 8th

Projects include: Exhibit at Southwest Virginia Museum titled “Before 1607? Melungeons in the New World”; “Crafts of the New World”: exhibit of craft items brought to Jamestown & efforts to preserve/perpetuate those traditions; Dock Boggs Festival; Home Craft Days; Wise Fall Fling; Pound Heritage Days; Guest River Days; Clinch River Days; Best Friend Festival- June 13-16th; Gathering in the Gap Music Festival- May 26th

· Blacksburg history panel discussion · An exhibition with models of Blacksburg’s Historic Homes by David Nickerson · Blacksburg Museum and Smithfield Plantation historic lecture series 2007 · Photography Exhibit featuring the eight historic buildings owned by the Town of Blacksburg (2006) · Holidays at Smithfield (2006 and 2007) · Smithfield Days (2007): visit historic Smithfield and enjoy craft displays and demonstrations · Historic photograph event during Steppin’ Out August 4-5, 2006 (Blacksburg Museum) · Exhibitions/programs focusing on “Sixteen Squares” - original square blocks of the town est. in 1798 · Development of an online version of the Blacksburg Museum’s Historic Walking Tour · Circa, Blacksburg Museum Quarterly Newsletter, an article on their community programs and information on town’s new online video service. · Lyric Theater Masquerade Ball (September 2006) and restoration of College Avenue · New River Heritage Coalition Sports Exhibit · Development of a catalogue of furniture pieces at Smithfield using photographs and drawings · Holiday ornaments designed featuring Blacksburg Historic Buildings sold to benefit Black House & Odd Fellows Hall Restoration · Art exhibit “On & About the Edges” at Armory Gallery show of local artists work based on the historic buildings, June 1-30th · Exhibit of local sports history, Oct. · Symposium on “From Jamestown to the Blue Ridge: Cooking up 400 years of Virginia History”, April 20 -21

Blackstone High School 100th Anniversary in 2007 with afternoon exhibits, a dance, and a dinner at Fort Pickett; The Academy at Blackstone history of the military academies from 1894-1941 will be released by College Archives of Blackstone; Commissioning of a Special Jamestown 2007 medal: Come Home to Blackstone; Commissioning of a Special Jamestown 2007 postcard: Come Home to Blackstone and 4-card America 400 Blackstone Legacy; Come Home to Blackstone medallion presented to registered attendees of homecoming; June 23-24,2006: Americas Anniversary Garden planting, Author Louise Fox presented readings from her book "A fascination with Old Virginia Superstitions," Official Jamestown/ Blackstone caps presented to Adams Scholars, Class of 2006; Dec: Dedication of 24 “Jamestown Oaks” on former college campus; Painting of the Blackstone Legacy by William E. Clark;Homecoming at Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center which will feature the awarding of $10,000 in college scholarships to descendants of the college ; “The Windows of Crenshaw” talk and tour by Mary Virginia Irby; Billy Coleburn as keynote speaker; Possible restoration of noted oil paintings of two Blackstone College dignitaries

Festival of Leaves: Come Home to Bland; Board of Supervisors and County Public Library student essay contest related to Jamestown; creation of a time capsule to be buried at the County Courthouse and be opened in 2057; school/educational programs within SOL guidelines; creation of community quilt to be on display at the County Courthouse; library programs and media displays correlating to Jamestown and our Nation’s birthplace; special events tied in and shared with the Wytheville, Wythe, Bland Chamber of Commerce; completion of the Exit 52 Waterline Extension Project; groundbreaking for the Bland Waste Water Treatment Facility; open a satellite museum of the County Historical Society in Downtown Bland; Route 52/42 street light project to connect Exit 52 to Downtown Bland

· Creation of a community quilt to be put on display · Brochures and a Bluefield souvenir will be available to everyone · The N&W (N&S) Railroad Museum is to be located in the Sanders House Museum and include tours · The Bluefield Room will be located in the Sanders House Museum to honor the Town · English Tea & Whist, June · Fishing Rodeo at Falls Mills Dam · Evening Coffee hosted by Historical Society for volunteers · Participation in Anniversary Gardens by the Garden Club · The Bailey Log House, one of the first homes in the area will be rehabilitated · Fall Barbeque Celebration at the Sanders House Museum and making apple butter · Tazewell County Library will sponsor an essay contest in the schools about the Jamestown Celebration

Gateway Signage and beatification program; Arts and Artisans and Traditional Crafts of Botetourt- tourism brochure and map; Headwaters of the James Canoe Adventure- Scenic canoe trip down the James; Planning programs in: Historic Fincastle, Town of Buchanan, and Town of Troutville; Developing a group tour historic package for Botetourt County in 2007; Founders Day Celebration; New Years Eve Bell Ringing Celebration; Home and Garden Show; Hunter’s Raid Encampment; Special movie showing of Virginia films in Historic Theatre

Music, theatre performances, and storytelling; 80th Anniversary of the Bristol Sessions – the first country music recordings; Lectures and exhibits at the new Bristol Public Library; School/ Educational component within SOL guidelines; Festival incorporating community events (Rhythm & Roots Reunion).

Development of a Fort Christina Site; Development of community application to include as many citizens in the community program as possible; Working with Virginia is for Lovers merchandising to create a commemorative coin or metal; Scenic River Status for Meherrin River; Obtained Virginia By-Way status for three roads in the county; Alberta town decals with the Jamestown logo and “Alberta celebrates Jamestown 2007”; Alberta School Park Trails: walking trail connecting downtown to the new 10 acre park; Community development of a six block area in Alberta: anticipated completion by February 2007; New Web site for the Town of Alberta: albertava.com; Restoration of the Alberta train station at the intersection of Seaboard & Norfolk Southern rail lines; Train from Alberta going on the Tobacco Heritage Trail Phase II

Completion of Historic Village at Lee Wayside; Buckingham County Day; developing and printing a new map of the county which has been hand drawn by a local citizens; developing an oral history of the county, with the assistance of high school students; art and literature contests in the public schools; festivals at Historic Village at Lee Wayside; Agriculture and Industry Month with historic tours; Religious Freedom and Heritage Open house ; Hosting Virginia Archeology

Complete development of public park facilities in the 4 high school attendance zones and central park facility in Yellow Branch area of the County to ensure that all citizens have access to recreational activities; Establish Campbell County Historic Museum at Historic Courthouse in the village of Rustburg; Various Festivals throughout the year.

Expansion of Founders of America Website; Caroline County Historical Map; construction of a Caroline County Visitor Center; April: 14th - Wine Festival at Boling Green Farm, 28-29th-"We the People"; May: 5th- Tour of Green Falls & Pendleton House, 19th- House Tour in Boling Green, 28th- Living History @ Lakewood Cemetery; June 16th- "Where We Come From" in Reedy Church; August 23-26th - Jamestown exhbit at County Fair; Sept: 8th- Millford Community Day, 30th- Celebration of Freedom; Oct. 6th - Fall House Tour & Blessing of the Hounds.

· Revitalization of the old courthouse and the Hale/Wilkinson/Carter Building for expanded community use · Hall of fame for notable citizens from the past and present; unveil in historic courthouse on Jan. 1, 2007 · 100th anniversary- July 4th, restoration and rededication of local Civil War monument- April 28th · Developing play about famous Courthouse tragedy, Fall

· Centreville Day , Sept 15th · Oral History project: high school student interview local residents · “Looking Back on Centreville,” by Claudette Ward; 3 part series of articles on area history

· 2007 website www.charlescity.org -- Charles City’s first community website · African American driving tour under development · New self service visitor center located in its historic 1901 clerks office with four new outdoor exhibits · Bi-county map featuring Charles City County and New Kent County on the back · Rack card completed listing 2007 events and numerous county businesses · Reprinting of Official History · Six wayside exhibits at Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park: “Gateways to the 1600’s” · exhibits in the Administration Building called “Matters of the Heart” · Community Day 2006: Launching of 2007 Commemoration with high participation · Evening with Lott Cary: a Celebration in Living History and Patty Foot Singing, Feb. · Tippecanoe and Tyler Too: Commemoration of the Presidencies of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, Oct. · Interactive Web map http://www.charlescity.org/map/ · Freedom’s Jubilee, June · Chickahominy Corn & John Smith Godspeed traces a journey of survival, Nov. · Come Home to the County Fair , September · Old Fashioned Fish Fry, April · Large Online exhibit “Natives in the Landscape” http://www.charlescity.org/natives

Establish trails and tour routes of the county's historic homes, buildings, scenic areas and visitor services; establish a Charlotte County tourism organization; host the Charlotte County Festival; Staunton River Events.

Educational programs on democracy; Lectures, public events, school programs.

· Celebration of completion of Thyne Memorial Institute, May · Friends of Chase City Project (playground project) · Civil war and educational trails · Update economic development and tourism video · Establishment of birding trail at MacCallum More Gardens · Events at Main Street Pavilion

· Dismal Swamp Canal multiuse trail · Battle of Great Bridge and historic waterways park and visitor center · Poindexter Street streetscape improvements · Battle of Great Bridge, December · Civil War Days, September · American Indian Festival, June · Participating in Anniversary Gardens at city and residential buildings, including the Arboretum

Projects include:2007 Web site; new Trailblazer system; driving tours featuring Colonial and African-American heritage and architecturally significant houses; new exhibits at Henricus Historical Park and the Chesterfield County Museum; Museum Opening- March; Godspeed Sail- May 19-26; Wine Festival- summer; Eppington Heritage Day- Oct. 6th; Air Show- Oct. 20-21; countywide winter lecture series; Bookmark Calendars; Chesterfield Living articles; Historic Brochures; Anniversary Gardens; SOL-related educational programs.

Panel discussion on Virginia Indian contribution to colonization; Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson- Jan 25th; Theatrical production about Captain Christopher Newport- March 30th, April 1,5,6&7; Production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest-Oct

· Continuation of LakeFest · Rails to Trails: Bike path established · Develop a cove with boating facilities · Promote Prestwould Plantation as a tourist attraction · Promote Occoneechee State Park as tourist attraction; build 110-room conference center/hotel · Establish the Clarksville-Boydton Airport Commission to oversee Marks Municipal Airport · A pageant depicting the 1600’s in the Boydton area will be staged by the Clarksville Community players · Jamestown 2007 Cup annual US Power Boat Associations race · Lake Country Showcase 2007 – showcase fishing, wildlife, boating, golf, historical tours, fine dining, etc.

· Colonial Beach Museum exhibits to include scanned pictures contributed by citizens · Library programs and media displays to coordinate with Museum exhibits · Voter registration · Walking tour brochure · Art Walks, showcasing local artists with presentations in galleries, restaurants, and businesses · Annual Potomac River Festival, June 8-17th · Monthly Market Days on town commons, May – September · Projects/contests recognizing students (research, speaking, art, computer graphics, fiction, etc.). · James Monroe Foundation’s project to connect birthplace of James Monroe with Colonial Beach via path. · Host a replica of boat John Smith used to explore Chesapeake Bay (Sultana Project) – June 16th · Recognition of contest winners in 2006 and 2007 · Recognition of citizens that enhance community understanding of local history of the nation – from 1607 to the present

Signage at Fort Clifton and clearing of earthworks; Civil War Trails Campaign: Violet Bank and Fort Clifton; Anniversary Garden at Washington and Boulevard with new welcome sign; Brick House Renovation; Museum accreditation and renovation of exhibit space at Violet Bank for White Bank Indian Exhibit; Coloring book; Fort Clifton Festival; Elementary School plays at Festival; November 9 – School Ed Day; History Programs – Speakers and Encampments at Violet Bank.

Spring 2007: Annual “Culpeper Remembrance Days” festival celebrating Culpeper history; Taste of Culpeper showcasing the best of Culpeper’s restaurants, wineries, and locally grown products; Development Brochures to include: driving tour map of Colonial/Revolutionary sites,motorcycle tourism and African American sites; Friends of Cedar Mountain: Re-enactment of the Battle of Cedar Mountain (tentative); Partnership with Culpeper schools on projects throughout the year including tours to “teach the teacher” about local history and student essays on lesser known facts of local history; Blue Ridge Chorale – performance of Randall Thompson's "Ode to the Virginian Voyage" and excerpts from "The Testament of Freedom"; Symposium on “The Winter Encampment 1863-1864” during the Civil War

· School poster/ essay contests on Jamestown history · Patriot Day celebrating the First Call for Independence, (04/21/07) · Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trial Tour, (04/11/07) · James River Bateau Festival, recreating river travel in the 1700’s, (06/22/07) · Promotion and tours of Historical districts, sites, and trails - Civil War, Lee's Retreat, Civil Rights in Education · Dickens’ Epitaph promotion · Black History program, Feb ‘07

Come Home to Danville Celebration; planting of 400 trees/plants; special exhibits and displays at area museums; and genealogy workshops; Danville & the Culture of Tobacco- April 22- Aug. 19th

Design/build 1/8 scale model and full-scale version of the boat John Smith used to explore Chesapeake Bay; Creation of a script of discovery of Stingray Point based on researched accounts of life abroad John Smith’s barge; Stingray re-enactment demonstration of rowing and sailing of John Smith’s barge; Deltaville’s Heritage Days with a parade float using the scale model of John Smith’s boat; Art Festival with display of John Smith’s boat and traditional costumes with re-enactments of the discovery; Community log canoe building session using traditional methods.

Publish 2008 calendar with pictures and history of 12 of the Diamond Hill homes; Work with Lynchburg Historical Foundation on October 2007 Ghost Tour; Sponsor tour of 7-10 Diamond Hill historic homes in December 2007.

Dickenson County School Division's Dramatization of Jamestown at the Jettie Baker Center; Fourth of July Celebration in the Town of Clintwood; Displays at Johnnie B. Deel Library; exhibits to include commemorative quilts, music, crafts; student portrayals of Jamestown activities; Clinchco Heritage Days; Haysi Fall Festival

Horse and Heritage Festival in May 2007 which will feature horse demonstrations, equestrian tools of the trade, possible equestrian auction, rodeo, music, arts and crafts tent and Dinwiddie County Heritage tent.

· February 17th – o Historic Dumfries celebrates the birthday of George Washington at the Annual Cherry Jubilee. o The Town of Dumfries celebrates Black History Month at Little Union Baptist Church with an afternoon of poetry and song. · March 24th –Annual Spring Festival; enjoy a puppet show, 10,000 Easter Eggs hunt, children’s petting zoo and a visit from the Easter bunny. · March 31st –Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup through Quantico Creek cleanup efforts · May 12th –celebrate the Town’s 258th Anniversary with an outdoor festival · September 23rd-25th –Partnering with the Town of Quantico, and greater Prince William County to co-host the visit of the Godspeed to Quantico. · October 27th –Annual Fall Festival; enjoy an afternoon of crafters and community vendors, good food and a ghostly “haunted” gazebo. · December 8th –33rd Annual Holiday Main Street parade.

· Creation of the Captain John Smith Trail · American Roots in English Soil (ARIES) Project with schools to participate in 2006 Virginia Indian Festival in Gravesend. · Major tourism development with interpretation boards, DVDs, etc. · School links developed with schools in Virginia · Aflord Manor House : exhibit on Captain John Smith, May 1st · Web site development and online booking offers via www.visitlincolnshire.com · Special performances by the London Mozart Players, with a Virginia theme · Community play on John Smith at Willoughby village, September · ARIES project books: Published four books with local author and area schools · Lincolnshire to Virginia leaflet, describes a trail through the towns and villages with connections to Captain John Smith · Celebration weekend July 6-9 2007: Tudor/Stuart feast, school festivals, church service, play set in Willoughby village

· African-American and Native-American Connections · African-American Military History · America's 400th Anniversary Tree and Plaque Dedication · An Afternoon with Mac Walter & Barbara Martin · Annual Eastern Shore Birding & Wildlife Festival · Annual Eastern Shore Seafood Festival · Annual Run For the Birds 5K Run/Fun Walk & 10K Run · By Land Or By Sea · Cape Charles Museum – 2007 · Capt. John Smith/Happy Birthday NOAA Weekend on the Wharf · Celebration of the Arts Month · Colonial Era Fashion Show · Concert & Conversation with Bill Evans-Banjo Artist · Discovering our Jamestown Ancestors · Eastern Shore African American Genealogy · Eastern Shore Harvest Festival · Eastern Shore Heritage Celebration (6th Annual) · Eastville Geocache · Exhibit featuring Custis Mansion / Arlington Foundation - Site of Custis Mansion (built 1676) · Finishing & Furnishing the Southern Federal House - A Symposium · Godspeed Weekend at The Wharf · Hesperus Concert · Historic Garden Week Tour on the Eastern Shore · Historical Play - Northampton & the Eastern Shore: "Piece of Eden · Kayaking the Captain John Smith Trail on Virginia’s Eastern · Little Known African-American People, Places and Events in Virginia · Native American Festival · Northampton Court Green and Historic Eastville Self-Guided Tour · Official 400th Birthday Onancock Flag Raising · Old Fashioned Town Picnic on the Lawn at Ker Places · Reenactment of the Reading of the Declaration of Independence · Special Onancock Stamp Collection in Honor of America’s 400th Anniversary · The American Institution of Enslavement on Virginia's Eastern Shore: Truth & Reconciliation · “The Bare & the Cubbe” · The Eastern Shore’s African American Member of the Virginia House of Delegates: Life & Times of Peter Jacob Carter of Franktown (1844 – 1886) · Tour the Old Accomac Debtors' Prison · 7th Annual Juneteenth Festival

Memorial garden at the local library; Annual Virginia Pork Festival in June: 2007’s festival will be themed to coincide with the Virginia 2007 celebration; Other annual festivals include: Virginia Peanut Festival during the last weekend in September, Meherrin River Arts Council lines up performers for various events, Great Peanut Tour on the Thursday through Saturday after Labor Day.Recent renovation of the 1781 Greensville County Courthouse; Meherrin River Arts Council; The Great Peanut Tour; Potential projects include: downtown sign plantings, upgrades to the City of Emporia web site to include historical, cultural, and tourism related information;

Readings for and by children at the Essex Public Library all year; June 16th, RivahFest 2007; July 7th,Cruise aboard The Captain Thomas along the Rappahannock River; July 8th, Reception with 15 representatives and a Lord from Essex County England and on July 12th,A reception at Old City Hall in Richmond; August events being planned.

"Jamestown- The Beginning of the Adventure":Weeklong special events for children in April & November 2007, weeklong special events featuring interpretive programs and special presentations in July 2007; Raid at Martin’s Station – May 11-13, 2007; America’s First Frontier – October 5-7, 2007; Wilderness Road Heritage Festival – October 8, 2007

· Display/exhibit copies of George Mason’s “Fairfax Resolutions” and “Declaration of Rights” · Museum’s Second Sunday speakers program to discuss Virginia and National governance: “Love and Death in Jamestown” by David Price- March 11th, “George Washington & the Coming of the American Revolution” By Dr. Peter Henriques- April 15th, “George Mason & the Fairfax Resolves” by Dr. Robert Hawkes- July 8th, “Jamestown Rediscovery” by Beverly “Bly” Straub- August 12th, “Colonial Life Along the Potomac” by Brendon Hanifin- October 14th · Installing 21 historical markers in 2007 · Dedication of four Historical Markers · Dramatic presentation of “Fairfax Resolutions” by High school Drama dept., May · Fairfax City History Interpretive Center at the Wilcoxon Farm, Blenheim Estate · Special event at Fairfax City Museum illuminating contributions of George Mason and other Virginians

· County-wide events such as Glory Days, Colonial re-enactments and seasonal festivities · Development of a publication tying together history of Fairfax and history of Virginia · Develop PSAs that will encourage county residents, organizations and businesses to sponsor a 2007 event. · Publicizing 2007 events through news releases, newsletters and the county’s web site. · Partnering with Library & Park Authority to sponsor events · Reston Chorale producing a work for the commemoration · Partner with FXVA and publicize 2007 events on its online calendar at www.fxva.com/fxva/events.html · FXVA is developing an online itinerary of historical sites in the county that residents and visitors can tour · Production on the publishing of a historical anthology of the county’s history through the last 400 years

· “City Walk” 6 films featuring notable citizens exploring city’s past · “Simple Machines” film on tour with children learning tool used in 19th century rural life · Historical trail markers and walking tour · Downtown beautification and commemorative gardens · Town clock · Incorporation of Commemorative Flags in downtown area · Virginia Arbor Day Commons park at location of first Arbor Day in Virginia · Commemoration of First Arbor Day in Virginia, April · Memorial Day Parade · Anniversary Garden · Tinner Hill Foundation 2nd Annual Black History Celebration, Feb 24th · Support the John Jackson Center for Piedmont Blues · Fall Church Victorian Era book · Victorian Walking Tour with self-guiding map, Spring · Lecture by Dr. William Kelso on The Falls Church history open to public · Watch Night 2007 · “Mary Ellen Henderson, A Teachers journey” exhibit @ namesake’s middle school · "My Family's Legacy" education program · Commemorative city car sticker · “the Jamestown Adventure Express” by Encore Stage, April · “Virginia Day” Students explore roles of colonial trades · 14TH Annual Tinner Hill Festival & Global Marketplace, June 2nd · Archaeological survey of the Cherry Hill site. · “Rediscover the City of Falls Church” pamphlet

2007 Heart of Virginia Festival Theme – “Come Home to Farmville”; Display/exhibit with LCVA a specific era of Farmville’s history; Jamestown day, show students activities important to colonial citizens; Development of curriculum to be taught in conjunction with Jamestown history; Tree planting at Wilck’s lake, June; “Yesterday in the Heart of Virginia” Oral History project, January

Surveying the Wilderness – traveling exhibit on colonial surveying; “Where Did I Come From?” – School project on demographics of County Residents; 2007 Special Reserve and Label for select wines at area wineries; 2007 Celebration Parades – Marshall and Remington.

Inter-generational oral history project involving area students interviewing longtime Fincastle residents ; Fincastle Home and Garden Tour featuring historic homes and patriotic gardens (June); Fincastle Heritage Days honor and showcase area heritage crafters and related historic events (July); Attic Productions will present an original musical “From Sea to Shining Sea” each weekend in August; Botetourt County Historical Museum and Fincastle Historic Museum will exhibit exciting historical artifacts during the entire year

Restoration of Marie Williams property; Document all cemeteries in the County; Floyd County Traditions/Oral History, photo and digital archiving projects; Schools, 4-H and Historical Society efforts (History Day in action); Restoration work on the Old Jacksonville Cemetery; Interpretive historic signage and development of a historic map; Major Events celebrating the quadricentennial (2007) and 175th birthday of Floyd County (2006).

· Schools developed history curriculum on county history linked with local field trips · Parks & Recreation to host history and heritage summer camp (June-August) · Local 400th Anniversary Garden Competition and planting of Anniversary gardens · Old Farm Day exploring history of farming in the county (Oct. 6th) · Fork Union Festival (April 28th) · County Days Carnival (early June)

Monthly cultural events with a Jamestown 2007 connection; a Twilight Tattoo in June or July 2007; participate in National Public Lands Day activities; participate in Earth Day activities; and participate in a monthly clean-up of Route 1.

Construction of a boat landing on Blackwater River - completion by 2006; Model Ship Building competition for local school children, spring 2007.

· Research and development of a historic sites inventory and marker program · Discovery Days- in development, to coincide with John Smith Shallop visit, Aug. 18-19th · Participating in Anniversary Gardens · Creation of “heritage trail” through historic districts, neighborhoods, parks and riverfront

Museum exhibits and programs; April 13, 2007 – Activities planned in conjunction with Thomas Jefferson’s birthday; Memorial Day, 2007 – Marking of graves of veterans in New London cemeteries; June 15-19, 2007 – Hunter’s Raid; July 4th Weekend celebrations; October 19, 2007 – celebrate the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown; Exhibits and activities to celebrate the heritage of The Wilderness Road; Establishment and operation of a museum within the village of New London; compile, disseminate, and make available to visitors research materials in the research room of Friends of New London museum; perform archeological surveys, etc. to assess and research historic resources of New London, including Native Americans, the colonial homes and businesses, the colonial arsenal and muster grounds, the Bedford Alum Springs Hotel, and the movements of armies during Hunter’s raids; foster educational programs with school districts; renovate the building which housed an African American congregation, New London Methodist Church, and foster the compilation of a history of the church and its congregation; renovate the building known as the office of Dr. N.L. Kabler; lead renovation efforts for other historical properties including the Ashwell house, the Bedford Alum Springs Hotel and others; foster and lead research into other churches in the vicinity; assess the feasibility of planning for conservation easements, for preservation of historic resources as well as for preservation of the agricultural character of the area and the viewshed of the Peaks of Otter and Blue Ridge Mountains; identify militia , Continental and state soldiers who served in the colonial, state and national military facilities in New London; research New London cemeteries.

Re-enactment of “The Reunion” on Chester Street after the Civil War, “living history” exhibition, May 23rd; Improvement and enlargement of self-guided Walking Tour to include additional historic homes; Restoration of the McKay House on the North Side of Town; Opening of the Balthis House; 18th century living history programs, tours and exhibits by Warren Heritage Society; The Warren Heritage Society’s 37th annual Festival of Leaves, Oct 11-14th; Wine & Craft Festival, May 19th; Smithsonian-National Zoo Fall Conservation Festival, Oct. 6&7th; Develop/production of the Battle of Front Royal audio tape and CD; Historic Homes identification program; Street beautification; Installation of interpretive signs

· 2007 annual family reunion at Colonial Williamsburg Woodlawns Hotel, May 11-13th · Establish Fulgham-Fulghum Family National Museum/Library, groundbreaking in 2007 · Collection of family artifacts from US and England to be featured in the museum/library · Historical marker for the Fulgham-Fulghum Bridge over the Pagan River · Featured family at 50th Pilgrimage to celebrate restoration of 17th century St. Luke’s church · Dinners, picnics, tours, sailings, seminars, church services, business meetings, social functions · Address by family author Robert Lee Fulghum (All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Kindergarten…)

· “I Hear Hester Singing” Barn Day: June 2, 2007: Jamestown 2007 theme, celebrate growing of 1st tobacco crop · 2nd Annual Open House at Dezell House: See the progress of restoration as well as various displays, July 4th · High school essay contest · Flower plot arranged at Barn to honor Anniversary Gardens and “Shared” past · Publishing Oral history book · Quincyfest: Blues and Barbecue · Havana’s Centennial celebration

· The Galax Story - production of a play pertaining to the history of Galax · First Night Celebration - performing arts festival created by and for community to usher in the New Year · Centennial Sculpture - artist Al Frega to work on the Trail Extension Project · Centennial Snapshots: Old Galax photos as a regular feature in Gazette through centennial year of 2006 · Commemorative print post card · Galax History Afghan/throw commemorating significant landmarks in Galax designed by the Lions Club · Creation of a Centennial Calendar by Galax High School Art Classes · Galax Post Office will offer special Galax Centennial Stamp Cancellation at major events during 2006 · New street banners will be hung in Downtown Galax · Galax Fire Department to document history of the fire department and planning exhibit and special events · 4th of July Parade with a Centennial theme

Projects include: Panel discussion with Historians / Archaeologists and library recption with exhibits of rare books and maps- March 6th; Film discussion Hollywood's depiction of Jamestown ; Mercatus Center - Participating in the Jamestown 2007 Democracy Conference Series. Mercatus is hosting "Free Markets and Democracy" on February 23 - 24, 2007

· Planning activities for public schools · Local festivals to include Anniversary themes · “Living History Days”, May 26-27 · Writing contest sponsored by the local chapter of DAR

Point Walk - a nature/history/ecology ; Beautification program along the Route 17 corridor by the Gloucester Daffodil Festival Committee; Community-wide participation in the America’s Anniversary Garden program; New interpretive panels and walkways at Tyndall’s Point telling of its significance in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars ; Daffodil Festival "Daffodil Discovery", April 7th; Black Powder & Paint Living History Weekend, Oct. 5-7th; Distribution of a resource guide for individuals and groups planning 2007 reunions; Month-long exhibit in September of the “Secret Code of the Underground Railroad” and a 2-day Quilts of River Country show; Planning archeological exhibit on Werowocomoco

Relocation of county-wide historical exhibit from the old jail to newly renovated Goochland High School and Goochland Administration Building; black and white photograph display of historic Goochland County life and it’s citizens; and presentation of historical map notating all of the US patents from Goochland County.

• Rehabilitation of pre-Civil War Graves Mill Gristmill (2007) • Tucker Hill art exhibit including local high school work, fundraiser for restoration of Gristmill- May 11th • Listing Graves Mill Gristmill on Virginia Landmarks (June 2006) • Listing Graves Mill Gristmill on National Register of Historic Places (July 30, 2006) • Raising of the Flag pole honoring the American and 2007 Community flags, presented the community flag to the town on Oct 7th and to the Chamber of Commerce • Erect memorial stone & plaque honoring those who served in civil war • Restoration of community post office (1905-1914) • Historical Highway marker erected

Twinning visit of residents, including the Mayor, from Gravesham to Virginia; Re-creation of the ship Discovery to be displayed during a regatta in Summer 2007; New Year Civic Service ceremony toasting site where the three ships would have officially set sail to America in 1607

completion of walking and biking trail; opening of Powerhouse Park at Peach Bottom Falls, a public historical site; new Community Center in Whitetop Community, including branch library and space for events; original play featuring history and cultural heritage, with focus on mountain music in region.

Black History Cultural Heritage Program – Genealogy lecture, February; Portraits of Virginia Women – radio & television presentations.

Discover Virginia Food & Wine festival, September; 143rd Anniversary of the Battle of Stanardsville, September.

Anniversary Garden at the library servicing the City and County; The June 2007 Greensville County Pork Festival will include a patriotic theme.

· Documented History / Photos of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for its 125th anniversary · Genealogy/ Family Histories of leading families · Collecting data for local history legacy project

· “A History of Gum Springs, VA” by Dr. Judith Saunders-Burton, PhD · Local Students authored, “And Still They Come”, “White House Under Fire & “ The Constitution: Written in Sand or Etched In Stone” · The Temptations with A Proclamation concert, June 16th 2006 · Oral History project, High School students to participate in collection and writing · Annual Mount Vernon Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony, Sept 23rd 2006 · Website: info & Photo exhibit “ The Cherokee Woman and the Run-Away Slave, A Love Story” · Temptations Concert at Wolf Trap, 2007 · Annual Mount Vernon Slave Memorial Ceremony

· “Welcome Home to Gwynn’s Island” signs at Civic League Building and Gwynn’s Island Museum · Expansion of the Gwynn’s Island Museum · Acquisition of artifacts and documents for display in the museum · Commemorative events during the annual Gwynn’s Island Festival, June · Features in each newsletter of Gwynn’s Island Civic League mentioning a significant part of Island history · Feature in the Festival souvenir booklet on Yorktown’s 225th anniversary and the celebration

Crossing of the Dan exhibit to be hosted at the Prizery; permanent display of Halifax County history at South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and history; L.E. Coleman African-American museum to be housed in an abandoned school building located in Halifax; Town of Halifax revitalization project; development of a park in South Boston on the Taylor building site; completion of a $7.5 million renovation of The Prizery located in South Boston; development of a curriculum to be incorporated in the public schools to recognize and promote importance of the Crossing the Dan to the Revolutionary War; Juneteenth Celebration at Berry Hill Plantation resort; Paul C. Edmunds Park- future plans for the park include a Visitors Center/Hall of Fame, Amphitheater, and Splash Park; Heritage Village; publication of a book on the historical architecture of Halifax County; State Certified visitor’s center.

· Downtown Historic Walking Tour Book and Guide · Hampton Neighborhood Histories: resident narratives on histories of homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. · Jamestown Exhibition; Hampton Institute and the Gilded Age: African American Furniture Making in Virginia · Virginia Air and Space Center Space Bound 2007 Opening · Hampton History Museum Native American Gallery to reflect the interior of a Kecoughtan native dwelling · Virginia Intertribal Festival: Hampton Coliseum; A Jamestown 2007 signature event · African American Imprint on Virginia: Virginia’s Historically Black Colleges will host a series of conferences and events celebrating the influence and contribution of African American’s on society. · Annual events to adopt a Jamestown 2007 theme · “Journey Up the James” - Saturday, April 28, 2007: o Navy and USS Hampton submarine invited to participate in voyage of Godspeed o Proposed viewing of flotilla with performance of US Continental Army Band at Fort Monroe. o Landing re-enactment planned for when the Godspeed reaches the Veterans Affairs Medical Center o Proposed invitation to Schooner Virginia, Cousteau Society’s Alcyone, and Kalmar Nickel o History learning stations, vendors, strolling period musicians, and re-enactors o Great American Dock Party o Captain John Smith 400 Project/The Sultana Project: Features replica of Smith’s shallop o 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.- International Children’s Festival in Mill Point Park on April 28 o Reception Honoring Hunter Andrews at Virginia Air& Space Center, Friday o Godspeed, Discovery & Susan Constant depart Virginia Beach, Saturday · Sunday, April 29, 2007: o A service will be held at Mill Point Park at 10:00 am with reception at Hampton History Museum o Visitation to ships, re-enacted villages, musicians and historical interpreters will continue Sunday. o First Landing Celebration at Hampton’s First Landing Monument · Monday, April 30, 2007 and Tuesday, May 1, 2007: o Children will visit the Godspeed and other visiting vessels o 9:00 a.m. on May 1 will be a blessing of the fleet and the ships’ departures

“Rockingham Routes, a driving tour of the Route 11/Route42 corridor in Harrisonburg/Rockingham County” ; Route 11 Scenic Byway Designation; Four color walking tour brochure of newly designated national historic district; Blacks Run Greenway: provide recreational outlet for hiking, walking, jogging, biking; safe, off-road means for children/pedestrians to travel between sites; Streetscape of Harrisonburg; Hardesty-Higgins House/Transportation Museum; Streetscape of Harrisonburg; Rockingham County Fair; Special exhibits in the Virginia Quilt Museum: The Jamestown Challenge Quilts-Feb 3rd to May 28th ; Reunion for Harrisonburg/Rockingham County on Valley 4th, Court Days Festival; Picture Harrisonburg, working with JMU to scan and collect photos of area past to present.

· Exhibit on Jamestown and Christopher Newport at Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre: May1st – September10th · Launch of booklet on Newport and Jamestown, May 1st · Radio clubs to contact Virginia operators informing them of Harwich’s role- May 11,12,13th · Coins and jettons on display from Jamestown at Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre: June 24th-29th · The Blackwater Consort at St. Nicholas Church, Church Street featuring 17th century music: June 23rd · “The New World” film with short talk on historical context – June 24th · Harwich Festival of the Arts featuring the Jamestown connection: June 29th – July 8th 2007 · Heritage Open weekend, Sept 8th & 9th · Members of the Harwich Society to visit Virginia: September 13-25th

· Re-dedication of the Herndon Depot on 150th anniversary · Children’s History book · ‘History of Herndon’ coloring/activity book prepared with assistance from local elementary schools · Herndon Festival featuring arts, crafts, music, a business expo, food, games and carnival rides · Ceremony honoring 150th anniversary of heroic acts of Commander Herndon during sinking of S.S. Central America · Annual Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival will feature Jazz artists and wineries from around Virginia · Sister Cities group travel to England- Summer 2007

Projects include: Restoration and preservation of historic buildings by the Highland Historical Society; Completion of renovations on the Mansion House as the Highland County Museum and Heritage Center; Proposed construction of an education center at the Highland County Museum and Heritage Center; Proposed construction of sidewalk/bike path near Monterey for a walking/riding trail with historic lighting; Highland Maple Festival: March 2007; McDowell Heritage Days: May 2007; Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge: August 2007; Highland County Fair: Labor Day weekend 2007; Hands & Harvest Festival: September 2007; Wintertide: December 2007.

Creation of a new Visitors Center and Interpretive area to meet increased visitation numbers; renovation of an historic, brick schoolhouse used by African-American residents in 1880's Church Hill; installation of an elevator to make this historic site ADA accessible; and creation of a brochure with a list of colonial historic churches in Virginia.

Adoption by the Garden Club of Virginia as a Restoration Project, to include surveys of the grounds and planting of Native Virginia trees; publication of the Memoirs of the Curator, Richard Austin: Conversations with the retired curator have been completed and transcribed; inventory of graves by the Isle of Wight Historical Society; 18th and 19th Century Re-enactments featuring vignettes by Isle of Wight Writers Group, June-August; 50th commemoration anniversary coincides with Godspeed visit in September

Projects include:Opening Ceremonies- May 11-12th, Downtown Illumination, Patriotic Concert, Boat Parade and Fireworks; Taste of Hopewell- June 23th; Americana Auto Show- Oct. 6th; Native American Salute- Oct. 20th; Gala- autumn; Historic self-guided tours - April- Dec.; New Headquarters Library Facility

· Archaeological survey at Historic Boykin’s Tavern (c.1762) · Heritage Festival · Republish A Brief History of Isle of Wight (1907), with update of last 100 years with then and now photographs · Isle of Wight County Museum foundation hopes to produce posters of a historic quilt displayed at museum · Progressive history dinner, taking diners through centuries by stopping at historic spots throughout county · Medieval tournament and balls, which once took place on Boykin’s lawn · Mock foxhunt · War of 1812 re-enactment · The APVA plans to reprint a booklet written in 1907 for Jamestown’s 300th commemoration · Reprint book on historic houses; print pamphlet about Black Water River; brochures for historic home driving tour · Build trails for walkers and cyclists and mark waterways for canoeists and kayackers

· James City County Community building at New Town completed 2007, Legacy Hall · Williamsburg/James City County Courthouse Commemorative Circle, 3rd floor mural of ships dedication January · Development of a Freedom Park with interpretive structure · Community building dedication in November 2006 dedicated Dec 2006 · 2007 Commemorative Calendar · Map of JCC historical sites · Norge Depot relocated to Croaker Library site and renovation planned

· Multi-jurisdictional “Jamestown Discovery Trail”, 12 historic sites, 4 public parks & 33 Highway markers (VDOT has installed the trailblazer signs to mark the Trail) · “Jamestown Four Centuries Progressive Candlelight Tour & Dinner” one of many events offered by sites along trial

Developing legacy projects Plan to incorporate Anniversary into July 4th celebration

Homecoming celebration of 75th Town Anniversary held with Christmas Parade; Develop a Cultural and Historical Resource Community Index; Rivah Fest – Last Saturday in May; Scottish Days – Third Saturday in October.

Link on the county website called ‘101 Points of Interest in King and Queen County’ which describes 101 places in the County that have historical or other noteworthy features.

Commemoration of the birth of James Madison; Focus of Coming Home at the King George County Fall Festival; King George County Historical Society exhibit.

Spring Festival on April 27, 2007; Grand opening of the King William Historical Museum on the Court Green on April 27, 2007; African American Historical Display featuring historical stories, photos, and artifacts; Promote and participate in America’s Anniversary garden ; Re-enactment of a debate in Old St. John’s Church

Renovation of La Crosse Hotel.

· Researching history of neighborhood. · Planning landscaping of historic cemetery. · Developing plans for permanent historical markers. · Planning to register cemetery as historic site.

Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show – March 2007; Spring Opening of Historic Christ Church and Kirkin of the Tartan – April 2007; Irvington’s Farmer’s Market – May 2007; Rivah Fest, Belle Isle State Park Family Fun Fest, and “Second Saturday” – June 2007; U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band and 4th of July Hometown Parade – July 2007; Annual Lively Firemen’s Festival – August 2007; Annual Labor Art Show and Annual Bay Seafood Festival – September 2007; Scottish Day Festival – October 2007; Kilmarnock Christmas Parade, Irvington’s Christmas Crawl, and Carter’s Creek Christmas Boat Parade.

· Expand annual public school social science fair to include prizes for local history · Downtown sidewalk improvements · Participate and host re-enactment of General Braddock’s 1755 March to Pennsylvania · New exhibits at the Thomas Balch Library and the Loudoun Museum · Enhanced special events such as the Flower and Garden Show and August Court Days

· America’s 400 Wagon Trail: travel Virginia highways, stop in communities for local celebrations. · National and Virginia Scenic Byway Designation: Seeking a byway designation for US 39 and US 11 · Brushy to Blue Trail: Connection of hiking trails from West of Lexington to the Appalachian Trail · Dedication of Civil War trails markers in Lexington and Natural Bridge with publication of brochure · Updating exhibits and interpretive panels at Lee Chapel at Washington & Lee University · Total renovation and expansion of the VMI Museum · Rockbridge Historical Society: reprint Roads of Rockbridge with updates/inclusion of Lexington and Buena Vista · 5-hour documentary on the life of Robert E. Lee an Obedient Servant Film Project · Dedication of General Elisha “Bull” Paxton’s home · Restoration of Miller’s House at Jordan’s Point to serve as interpretive center in this very historic location. · Preservation, restoration, and interpretation of an historic black school in Buena Vista · Production of the book Rockbridge - A Photographic Essay by Bruce Young & Jennifer Law Young

Countywide Wayfaring System – cohesive network of directional signs to guide visitors, citizens and businesses to key cultural, recreational, civic and commercial destinations; Enhanced yearly special events as well as the creation of new events such as a lecture series and school programs.

Colonial Herb Garden at Twin Oaks; Colonial Dancing – Cuckoo Assembly; Court Days – March Term – Re-enact 17th century trials; catalog of historical markers in Louisa; and re-enactment of separation of Louisa from Hanover County in 1742; Planting Commemorative tree; History & Heritage Festival, May 5th

· Publication of a history of Lunenburg, The Lunenburg Legacy · Creation of a railroad park in the town of Victoria · Anniversary gardens planted · Come Home to Lunenburg theme of Victoria’s Autumn Days celebration in 2007 · Commemorative placemats used in local restaurants · Presentation “Before and After Jamestown” by Chair of East Lindsey District, England · “Down in the Old Belt” documentary on tobacco, March 18th, with tobacco exhibits throughout the month · Area Churches join the commemoration- May 13th · Commemoration at county's new court complex, dedication of "Jamestown Oak," commemoration quilt, county historical driving tour, and burial of time capsule- May 20th · All-day "Come Home to Lunenburg" Wild Game Cook-off and Memorial Day observance- May 26th · Church history lecture by Dr. John Allen, June 10th

7th Annual Arbor Day Celebration: tour of Yager Spring Property and planting of a historical tree; 18” hanging baskets to be attached to utility poles and reflect the commemoration’s color scheme; Evenings on Main: 4 week concert series in the “New Beginnings Plaza” in late Spring/early Summer; Local schools to participate in the creation/painting of historical banner relating to downtown Luray; Education public about the historic Virginia Oak Tannery; The Community Development Block Grant project will include façade renovations to downtown buildings; Continue with the renovation of the historic Luray Train Station project; Create the 12th mural painting in downtown Luray, depicting the Massanutten Settlement; Continue efforts with Page County to save historical oak tree on Court Street; Development of Wayfinding signage for downtown Luray; Public events including a Triathlon sponsored by the Town of Luray and the Downtown Initiative; Jamestown Essay Contest targeting elementary students; Festival of Spring: daylong street festival in the historic district; July 4th Historic Downtown Celebration and Family Funfest; Complete Arboreteum phase #3 Award winning Greenway Trail Project; Downtown walking brochure and Greenway Trail brochure; Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony in Historic Downtown Luray; Revitalization of the historical Mimslyn Inn; Bluemont Concert Series- Inn Lawn Park; Repainting of Old Barn on Route 340 S

· Lynch’s Ferry Festival, April 28th · Lynchburg Batteau Festival, June 15-22 · Preservation of Packet Boat Marshall · “Lynchburg, a City Set on Seven Hills” and “Guide to the Historic Districts of Lynchburg, VA” publications · Planting anniversary gardens at schools and community centers · Percivals Island Overlook, June 15th · Liberty Ships: Forging a Path for Racial Democracy, Feb. 22nd · The Voting Rights of 1965 , discussion on eve of renewal – march 15th · American Family- lives of slaves and genealogy explored, June 24th- Dec. 31st · Ota Benge –a community conference, Oct 25-27th · Monocan Month, Nov. 1-30th · Bible records project- records copied and preserved at Jones Memorial Library · Memorial Funeral procession of General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, May 12th

Patriotic Flower Show, “Let Freedom Ring,” – June 24, 2006; Various exhibits throughout the year; Raising of the Virginia 2007 Community Program Flag and Parade – July 2006; Taste of the Mountains Street Festival – September 2006 and September 2007; Annual Christmas Parade – December 8, 2006 and December 2007; Conference: The Manahoac Indians of Piedmont, Virginia – April 2007; Dedication of a Patriotic Garden at Madison County High School – Memorial Day, 2007; 15th annual Taste of the Mountains Street Festival, September, 2007; Service of Holy Communion from the 1559 Book of Common Prayer – Sunday, October 28, 2007; Programs being planned but remain unannounced: African-American Churches of Madison County, Hebron Lutheran Church, DAR, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Wineries of Madison County,

12th Annual Marion Downtown Awards Dinner; 4th Annual Luau at the Lake; Lunchtime on the Lawn Concert Series; “Seniors Lunch on the Lawn” summer concert series; “Marion’s Hometown Independence Day Celebration”; Hungry Mother Arts and Crafts Festival at Hungry Mother Sate Park and Marion Downtown Days Summer Festival; “5th Annual Hungry Mother Shuck ‘n’ Cluck Oyster Roast and Beach Party at Hungry Mother State Park, presented by Marion Downtown; “6th Annual Patriots Day Commemoration”; Mountain Dew Day Marching Band Festival; “Marion Kaleidoscope Holiday Parade”; Christmas Open House at Smyth-Bland Regional Library; Holiday Historic Tour of Homes and Buildings, sponsored by the Smyth County Historical and Museum Society.

Courthouse Days Events and Activities; Working to determine other events and activities.

Relocation of Mathews Visitor Center to an original building on the Court Green; black history exhibit at Antioch Baptist Church- open Jan 2007; Tour de Chesapeake-May 2007 ; Fourth of July celebration at New Point Comfort Lighthouse; Mathews Market Days, September; “Pearls” guide maps and brochures of unique attractions

· Identify and mark historic houses, buildings, sites and trees with bronze plaque · August 24, 1814-Washington in Flames – book on 23-day period during the War of 1812 · Clean-up, replant trees, and rededication of route President Madison took when fleeing the British in 1814 · Walking trail through historic Langley Fork · Publish Yesterday-100 Recollections of McLean &Great Falls, April · Martin Luther King day at the Alden Theater · “Virginia of Today” celebration · Developing historic play of the community, Thanksgiving ‘07 · Created commemorative sundial for Observatory Park, Sept ‘07 · Jamestown essay contest · “A Connoisseur’s View of Virginia Furniture”

June 9, 10 am, Dedication of a new historical marker for the Middlesex County Courthouse · “List of 400” children collecting pennies in support of Americas Anniversary, Jan-May 11th

The Montgomery Museum will document the history of Montgomery County, providing a formal written record of the County's history; publication of an official Montgomery County history book and companion audio-video.