Official Launch of American Evolution

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam joined Virginia House of Delegates Speaker, Kirk Cox, President of Virginia Tourism Corp. Rita D. McClenny at the Virginia State Capitol to formally launch Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution. Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution recognizes the 400th anniversary of key 1619 events that changed the trajectory of Virginia and America's history

Official Signing
Governor Ralph Northam signs the Official Proclamation recognizing the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution
Certificate of Recognition
The 2019 Commemorations, American Evolution Day, Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam welcomes all to the official launch of the American Evolution on October 17, 2018
Invocation
Debra Martin, American Evolution council member, and Pamunkey Indian Tribe deliver the invocation

Pledge Alligiance
Governor Ralph Northam, Kirk Cox, h. Benson Dendy, III, Rita D. McClenny
Kirkland Cox
Speaker, M. Kirkland Cox, Virginia House of Delegates, talks about the 400 years of Virginia History
Rita McClenny
Rita D. McClenny, President & CEO of Virginia Tourism Corp. talks about the Virginia to America history

Kathy Spangler
Kathy Spangler, American Evolution Executive Director delivers remarks and invites the public to participate in a year-long statewide series of events
After signing a proclamations recognizing the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, Gov. Ralph Northam gives the signng pen to Cameron, one of the many students who attended the Official launch of the American Evolution
The Capitol Police Color Guard
The Capitol Police Color Guard with the presentation of colors at the official launch of American Evolution on October 17, 2018