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Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 July 6, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact Persons: Brenda H. Edwards (804) 786-3591 Gwendolyn Foley (804) 786-3591 Barbara Teague (804) 698-1540 Governor McDonnell Ceremonially Signs Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail and Commemorative License Plate Bills The Honorable M. Kirkland Cox, Chairman of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812, is pleased to announce that Governor Robert F. McDonnell recently ceremonially signed legislation establishing the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail (HB 1602) and authorizing the issuance of a War of 1812 Commemorative License Plate (HB 1603), both chief patroned by Commission member Delegate Christopher K. Peace. The Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail accurately records and showcases Virginia's role and vast contributions to " The Forgotten War: America's Second War of Independence, " through the use of current and new historical highway markers throughout the Commonwealth. The historical highway markers pay proper recognition to historical personalities and landmarks related to the war such as: President James Madison; President James Monroe; Governor James Barbour; First Ladies Dolly Madison and Elizabeth Monroe; other Virginians who were national leaders during the war; the contributions of African Americans and role of Native Americans; fallen British soldiers on Tangier Island; the Petersburg Volunteers and Virginia Militia; the invasion of the British in Hampton Roads; the burning of the White House and occupation of Alexandria; the hiding place of the Declaration of Independence and other national treasures; the burial sites of War of 1812 veterans; historic buildings and ports dating to the war; the routes of both significant land and water battles in the Chesapeake Bay; and other historic sites and landmarks. The Governor noted that Virginia's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 will "increase jobs, economic development, tourism, and revenue to the Commonwealth." The commemorative War of 1812 license plate will aid this goal by providing visibility for the Commission and directing the attention of Virginians, travelers, and tourists to the bicentennial of the war in Virginia. The Virginia Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 Commission was established by the 2008 General Assembly to (i) plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a statewide commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth; (ii) promote research, historical literacy, and understanding of the war; and (iii) educate citizens concerning the significance of the war to democratic principles, contemporary national policies, homeland security, and diplomacy. Through the Commission, the Commonwealth is actively involved in national and international bicentennial plans and efforts. Various signature events, programs, and activities have been planned by the Commission to showcase Virginia's many significant contributions to the war's successful outcome. For further information concerning Virginia's commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, please contact Mrs. Brenda H. Edwards, Division of Legislative Services, at (804) 786-3591 or by email at [email protected]. #
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Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of the American War of 1812
July 6, 2011
For Immediate Release Contact Persons:Brenda H. Edwards (804) 786-3591Gwendolyn Foley (804) 786-3591Barbara Teague (804) 698-1540
Governor McDonnell Ceremonially Signs Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trailand Commemorative License Plate Bills
The Honorable M. Kirkland Cox, Chairman of the Virginia Commission on the Bicentennial of theAmerican War of 1812, is pleased to announce that Governor Robert F. McDonnell recently ceremoniallysigned legislation establishing the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail (HB 1602) and authorizing theissuance of a War of 1812 Commemorative License Plate (HB 1603), both chief patroned by Commissionmember Delegate Christopher K. Peace.
The Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail accurately records and showcases Virginia's role andvast contributions to "The Forgotten War: America's Second War of Independence, " through the use ofcurrent and new historical highway markers throughout the Commonwealth. The historical highwaymarkers pay proper recognition to historical personalities and landmarks related to the war such as:President James Madison; President James Monroe; Governor James Barbour; First Ladies DollyMadison and Elizabeth Monroe; other Virginians who were national leaders during the war; thecontributions of African Americans and role of Native Americans; fallen British soldiers on Tangier Island;the Petersburg Volunteers and Virginia Militia; the invasion of the British in Hampton Roads; the burningof the White House and occupation of Alexandria; the hiding place of the Declaration of Independenceand other national treasures; the burial sites of War of 1812 veterans; historic buildings and ports datingto the war; the routes of both significant land and water battles in the Chesapeake Bay; and other historicsites and landmarks.
The Governor noted that Virginia's commemoration of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 will"increase jobs, economic development, tourism, and revenue to the Commonwealth." Thecommemorative War of 1812 license plate will aid this goal by providing visibility for the Commission anddirecting the attention of Virginians, travelers, and tourists to the bicentennial of the war in Virginia.
The Virginia Bicentennial of the American War of 1812 Commission was established by the 2008General Assembly to (i) plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a statewide commemoration of thebicentennial of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth; (ii) promote research, historical literacy, andunderstanding of the war; and (iii) educate citizens concerning the significance of the war to democraticprinciples, contemporary national policies, homeland security, and diplomacy. Through the Commission,the Commonwealth is actively involved in national and international bicentennial plans and efforts.Various signature events, programs, and activities have been planned by the Commission to showcaseVirginia's many significant contributions to the war's successful outcome.
For further information concerning Virginia's commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of1812, please contact Mrs. Brenda H. Edwards, Division of Legislative Services, at (804) 786-3591 or byemail at [email protected].
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