(S-8) America 250th & Heritage Tourism: Storytelling, Preservation & Community Growth
About this Session
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, this dynamic panel led by PBS host and producer Darley Newman explores how New Jersey destinations can leverage heritage tourism to support preservation, economic impact, and public engagement—during America 250 and beyond. Drawing from the PBS series Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip, this session will share how inspired storytelling, media partnerships, and cross-state collaboration can elevate historic places and deepen public connection.
Presented by
Darley Newman
Darley Newman is a creator, author, and explorer known for multiple Emmy Award-winning PBS series and her iHeart podcast. She’s blended world-record feats with bold, quirky adventures—from leaping off the world’s highest commercial bungee in Macao to biking WWI battlefields...
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