RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2019
Commemoration announced that it has received a $1.2 million gift from Dominion Resources to
support commemoration events and projects marking the
400th anniversary of key events in the founding of
America.
Dominion is making the gift through its charitable arm, the
Dominion Foundation, to build awareness of Virginia's unique role in the creation of
the United States. As a Founding
Partner of the 2019 Commemoration, Dominion will help underwrite
renovation of the Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center in
Hampton, Virginia.
"We are pleased to have Dominion join us as a Founding Partner,"
said Kathy Spangler, Executive
Director of the 2019 Commemoration. "Through sponsored events and
legacy projects, Dominion will assist us in commemorating the
events of 1619 while using a contemporary lens to engage Americans
in discussions about the present and the future."
"Our company is built on a legacy of public service,
innovation and community involvement, and we are proud to
partner with the 2019 Commemoration," said Thomas F. Farrell II, chairman, president and
chief executive officer of Dominion Resources. "Virginia is our corporate home, and we want
the nation to learn about our history and our path to democracy,
diversity and opportunity."
"Designating a portion of this donation to the exhibits at the
Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center is a strategic investment
in telling the story of this country and inspiring discussions
about the rich history of the American Evolution," said
Glenn Oder, Executive Director of
the Fort Monroe Authority. "This generous gift will assist us
– the Fort Monroe Authority and the National Park Service
– in welcoming visitors and sharing the storied history of
the early exploration of Captain John
Smith, the first arrival of Africans to English North
America in 1619, as well as the Contraband Decision in 1861 that
led to thousands of enslaved people to seek their asylum at
Freedom's Fortress."
The 2019 Commemoration, under the theme AMERICAN EVOLUTION™
seeks to showcase Virginia's role
in the creation of the United
States by highlighting events that occurred in 1619: the
first legislative assembly in the New World, the arrival of the
first Africans to English North America, the arrival of women to
build community, the first official English Thanksgiving in North
America, and the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurialism
that became a model for the American spirit.
For more information about the 2019 Commemoration, visit
AmericanEvolution2019.com.
About the 2019 Commemoration
The 2019
Commemoration, AMERICAN EVOLUTION™, highlights events that occurred
in Virginia in 1619 that continue
to influence America today. Featured programs, events and legacy
projects will position Virginia as
a leader in education, tourism and economic development. AMERICAN
EVOLUTION™ commemorates the ongoing journey toward the key ideals
of democracy, diversity and
opportunity.
About Dominion Resources
Dominion Resources is the
parent company of Dominion (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va.,
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters
of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to improving the
physical, social and economic well-being of the communities served
by Dominion companies, including Dominion Virginia Power. Dominion
and the Dominion Foundation support nonprofit causes that meet
basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education and
encourage community vitality. For more information about Dominion
and the Dominion Foundation, visit www.dom.com.
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