Biennial Report for Board Members - Flipbook - Page 33
The Foundation9s support in the statewide initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the
American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and US Independence in Virginia as a
participating and active member of the African American Advisory Committee led by Senator
Mamie Locke, District 23 will continue over the next two years.
In the coming year we will continue to work with the descendant community in uncovering
history and participating in community archaeology activities, making sure that they continue to
have access to the archaeology laboratories at Colonial Williamsburg and the Institute of
Historic Biology (IHB) at William & Mary, serving as decision-makers on all matters relating to
the intact burials found on Nassau Street.
We will continue our efforts to focus on programs designed to build interest and excitement with
young people in the community. History must come alive for them and we have accepted the
responsibility to work with our partners to produce and present opportunities to get them
engaged as early as age 10. Our work with the Williamsburg James City County School System
will be expanded to include all programs that the Foundation develops and expands over the
next two years.
We will assist all of the churches that are considered
