Activities and Accomplishments

• Formed in 1997, includes 25 national heritage areas and 20 partner members

• Spring and Fall business meetings hosted by NHAs, and annual February meeting in Washington, DC

• ANHA committees offer opportunities to become involved in the organization and its activities

• Partners closely with the National Park Service (NPS) on projects and publications, data collection and information exchange

• Annual Congressional reception in Washington, DC attracts heritage area professionals and supporters, Congressional representatives and staff

• Annual reports

• Two studies, in 2004 and 2006, on the economic impacts of heritage tourism in NHAs

• Heritage Development Institute (HDI) sponsors basics workshops across the country

• Biennial International Heritage Development Conferences (June 2007 in Detroit, MI)

• Actively promotes the principles and benefits of heritage development through education, leadership, and best practices.