This intelligent planning tool transforms how you experience heritage tourism by creating personalized itineraries based on your interests, available time, travel companions, and geographic preferences—all while seamlessly integrating with our Heritage Points rewards system that turns exploration into tangible benefits. Whether you're planning a half-day immersion in Richmond's Jackson Ward, a weekend journey through Hampton Roads' maritime heritage, or a week-long exploration across Virginia's diverse regions, our trip planner curates experiences that match your heritage interests: Civil War & Emancipation sites, Civil Rights landmarks, historic business districts, HBCU campuses, arts & culture venues, or maritime heritage locations. The magic happens when you save your custom itinerary—you're automatically enrolled in Heritage Points, earning rewards for every site visit, educational program participation, and partner business support, while gaining access to exclusive discounts at 25+ Black-owned businesses throughout Virginia.
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The AAHT.network trip planner creates meaningful heritage experiences that connect you to history, community, and culture. Each suggested stop includes rich historical context, visitor information, accessibility details, and connections to the Heritage Points ecosystem, ensuring your journey supports the communities that preserve these stories. Our mobile-optimized platform lets you plan from anywhere, access your itinerary offline during travels, check in at heritage sites through QR code scanning to earn points instantly, and share your experiences on social media with automatic Heritage Points bonuses for spreading the word about Virginia's cultural treasures. From solo explorers seeking personal heritage connections to families creating educational adventures, from student groups conducting research to couples planning meaningful weekend getaways, the AAHT.NETWORK trip planner makes African American heritage tourism accessible, rewarding, and unforgettable. Start planning your Virginia heritage journey today at AAHT.network and discover why heritage travelers call this the future of cultural tourism.