AAHA Virginia Heritage Challenge - Walk in Their Footsteps

Discover Virginia's rich African American heritage through this statewide challenge featuring 50+ historic sites, museums, and cultural landmarks. Earn badges as you explore everything from Richmond's Jackson Ward "Harlem of the South" to Fort Monroe's "Freedom's Fortress" and Hampton University's legacy.

🏆 EARN BADGES: Collect 15 unique badges by checking in at heritage sites across Virginia

📍 50+ LOCATIONS: From HBCUs to Civil War sites, churches to museums

🎯 HERITAGE POINTS: Each check-in earns you points toward exclusive rewards

💰 SUPPORT LOCAL: Discover Black-owned businesses and earn bonus points

📚 LEARN HISTORY: Immersive stories at each location bring the past to life

Join hundreds of heritage explorers earning rewards while preserving Virginia's African American legacy. Every visit supports community economic development and cultural stewardship. Start your journey today - Walk in Their Footsteps!

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• Petersburg National Battlefield, United States

  
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• Harrison Museum of African American Culture in Roanoke, United States

  
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• Henrietta Lacks Plaza in Roanoke, United States

  
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• African American Heritage Memorial Park in Alexandria, United States

  
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• Booker T. Washington National Monument, United States

  
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• Robert Russa Moton Museum, United States

  
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• Monticello in Charlottesville, United States

  
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• Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, United States

  
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• Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial in Alexandria, United States

  
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• Emancipation Oak in Hampton, United States

  
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• Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center in Hampton, United States

  
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• Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, United States

  
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• Hampton University Museum in Hampton, United States

  
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• Hampton History Museum in Hampton, United States

  
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• Hippodrome Theater in Richmond, United States

  
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• Shockoe Slip in Richmond, United States

  
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• Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, United States

  
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• American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar in Richmond, United States

  
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• Jackson Ward in Richmond, United States

  
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• Maggie L Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, United States

  
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  Home of America's first Black female bank president and entrepreneur. Explore the restored house where Maggie Lena Walker built her financial empire and transformed Jackson Ward into a thriving business district.