You're invited to the Metro Memphis Attractions Association February
membership luncheon! It will be held on Tuesday, February 18th at the
Hilton Memphis located at 939 Ridgelake Boulevard. Networking begins
at 11:30 am and lunch will be served by Noon.This month we are honored
to welcome one of our own as our speaker. Our program will be
presented by Elaine Lee Turner, founder and owner of Heritage Tours.
Her business is a local sightseeing tour company that focuses on the
African American heritage in the city of Memphis that was organized in
1983 and the first of its kind in the state. The research involved in
founding Heritage Tours led to the recognition and documentation of
numerous locations and events in Memphis history. Elaine Turner is
also the Director of the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, a
house which served as a way station on the Underground Railroad, and
the W.C. Handy Home & Museum, the historic home of the Father of the
Blues. In addition, she is the producer of the W. C. Handy Heritage
Awards which pays tribute to the many outstanding musicians who have
contributed to our musical heritage and to keep the legacy of W. C.
Handy alive. Her program will focus on African American historical
locations throughout the city of Memphis and the importance of these
attractions in Memphis history and the impact they have on the city's
image today. She will be sharing stories from her fascinating life
including her famed Civil Rights activism that began as a teenager in
Memphis and around the South to her work as a leader in African
American heritage tourism. A program not to be missed!
Please RSVP by Friday noon, February 14th. Reservations are
required. No shows will be billed as we pay for the number of
reservations submitted. A reminder that one MMAA member representative
per member organization receives one luncheon attendance each meeting.
Other member colleagues and guests are $35 each.
Parking is complimentary. We will have members of our Hospitality
Committee help direct you to our meeting space.
As always, door prizes are greatly appreciated. See you FEBRUARY
18TH!
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