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From Gettysburg to Monticello, discover Where
America Happened and the nation’s 38th National Heritage
Area. Drive the National Scenic Byway and experience firsthand the most
historic region in the nation.
The 180-Mile Journey
Through Hallowed Ground is a treasure trove of local culture, loaded with
vibrant downtowns, wonderful inns, restaurants, markets and shops. It’s
alive with breathtaking views, natural landscapes, and a bounty of farms,
wineries and local foods for everyone to enjoy.
More than 10,000 Listings on
the National Register of Historic Places, including 9 presidents’ homes,
30 historic Main Street communities, 13 National Parks, and hundreds of African
and Native American historical sites. Sites from the French and Indian War,
the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812.
Explore, Discover and Most of All Enjoy!
 Of the Student,
By the Student, For the Student™ — Monticello
Movies
The JTHG Partnership completed its latest Of the Student, By the Student,
For the Student™ service-learning program in partnership with
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and 200 sixth-graders from Sutherland
Middle School, who created mini-movies offering their interpretation of national
history within their backyards. DETAILS
& MOVIES»
 Stars Sparkled at the Journey’s Annual Conference!
In addition to Oscar winner Richard Dreyfuss and movie director Ron Maxwell,
the JTHG Partnership welcomed several local stars to its annual conference.
Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris, Albemarle County Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors Ann Mallek, and Thomas Jefferson Foundation President Leslie Greene
Bowman to name a few. Plus many young moviemakers, local food growers, authors,
and CVB and DMO representatives from all four states within the National Heritage
Area. See
photos from the conference.
Monticello served as the perfect venue for the JTHG Partnership’s Annual
Gala. The evening under the stars welcomed partners from across the country
for a private tour of Thomas Jefferson’s home, dinner, and dancing to
help raise funds for our educational programs. During the evening, Neil
Keller was recognized as the first recipient of the Robert E. Smith Award for
her commitment to the Journey. See
photos from the gala.
 Journey Named National Scenic Byway
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, designated the 180-mile
long thoroughfare running through the Journey, from Gettysburg, PA to
Monticello, a National Scenic Byway. This is one of the highest designations
the Secretary can bestow upon a public road and one that could have a
profound economic impact on the local jurisdictions along the Journey
Through Hallowed Ground. DETAILS»
 JTHG Musters Army of Tourism Ambassadors for the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War
With the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War expected to attract millions
of visitors to the region, many are wondering how area tourism businesses can
capitalize on this opportunity. But not the Journey Through Hallowed Ground
Partnership.
For more than a year we’ve been working with our partners to customize
a Certified Tourism Ambassador program to help local businesses reap the financial
rewards from the flood of expected visitors. Learn more and sign up for
the groundbreaking training program in your area. DETAILS»
A
Groundbreaking, 21st Century Service-learning Program, Of the Student,
By the Student, For the Student
On
June 25th, Robert G. Stanton, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department
of the Interior joined the JTHG Partnership in Harpers Ferry National
Historical Park to unveil the pilot initiative for “Of
the Student, By the Student, For the Student “ — a groundbreaking,
21st century service-learning program, where students created mini-movies
offering their interpretation of history
within their own back yards to help students of all ages and from around
the globe connect to that history. Videos were created about John
Brown's raid in 1859.
DETAILS»
 New
Journey Book, Honoring
Their Paths: African American Contributions Along the Journey Through
This book shines a light on the realities of slave life, freemen,
nationally acclaimed artists and civil rights leaders, revealing three
hundred years of untold contributions to our American heritage. Written
by Dr. Deborah Lee, the 248-page book
was produced with the keen insight and expertise of 34 historians
and academicians. DETAILS»
United States Congress Passes Legislation to
Create The Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area
Congress passes legislation creating a National Heritage Area that encompasses
the entire JTHG corridor. The National Heritage Area designation is a
national honor that will expand opportunities for economic development,
particularly within the heritage tourism industry, as well as the educational
programs for students of every age.
New National Geographic Society Book Showcases
the Journey Through Hallowed Ground
 Take
home a first edition copy of National Geographic Society’s new
book, Journey Through Hallowed Ground: Birthplace of the American
Ideal, today.
“On every page, this book evokes the
beauty of America’s hallowed ground. In a rich tapestry
of images and words, it weaves a powerful history that stretches for
centuries across the most dramatic events this county has known. This
book is a gift to everyone who cares about this nation and its past.”
~ Edward Ayers,
National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize finalist
This is the perfect gift for graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s
Day…actually, everyday. Celebrate our shared American heritage
by ordering your copy today.
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