Welcome to  The African American Heritage Association of Virginia.

Building a sustainable African American heritage tourism ecosystem requires collective vision, shared resources, and collaborative action.

Partner with AAHA! Virginia and the African American Heritage Tourism Network to invest in a proven economic engine that generated $28.9 million in annual impact while preserving irreplaceable cultural heritage for future generations.

"Walk In Their Footsteps" represents AAHA! Virginia's fundamental philosophy about what heritage tourism should be.

The most powerful learning happens in the places where history actually unfolded. AAHA! Virginia has pioneered educational partnerships that transform African American heritage sites into immersive learning laboratories for students, researchers, and lifelong learners.

The Hampton Roads region stands as one of Virginia's most significant destinations for African American heritage, where the waters of the Chesapeake Bay witnessed some of the most transformative moments in our nation's journey toward freedom.

Discovering Virginia's African American heritage has never been easier thanks to AAHT.network's innovative trip planner powered by Seeker.io technology.

Education forms the foundation of heritage preservation. AAHA! Virginia offers free eBooks through our Know Your Heritage (KYH) and Know Your Story (KYS) initiatives—comprehensive digital resources designed to make African American history accessible, engaging, and personally relevant for readers of all backgrounds.

Join AAHA! Virginia as a member and become part of a movement to preserve African American heritage while creating economic opportunity in the communities where these stories live.

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