In the wake of Bacon’s Rebellion, join Lady Frances Berkeley, wife of Virginia’s Royal Governor, as she composes a letter to her husband while guiding you through a brief history of the recent political upheavals that saw Jamestown laid to ash. Will King Charles offer justice to Sir William Berkeley and clear him from the...
The Slips marina in Kinsale is hosting the Godspeed from Jamestown and it will be open to the public on Saturday, October 31st (10AM-5PM) and Sunday, November 1st (11AM-5PM). The Godspeed was one of the three ships that carried the first permanent English settlers to Jamestown in 1607. Come take a tour of this 68FT...
How did a diplomatic dispute become one of the first political media storms in American history? Join us at Stratford Hall for a commemorative America 250 conversation on the aftermath of the Lee Deane Conflict. In 1776, Silas Deane of Connecticut was sent to France to secure crucial wartime support. He came under fire when...
Sunday, November 8, 2026 Join us for an evening keynote at Stratford Hall featuring a distinguished speaker (to be announced) exploring the meaning and legacy of the American experiment. Monday, November 9, 2026 Spend the day at Stratford Hall with scholars and practitioners from across the Northern Neck sharing new discoveries in history and archaeology....
The Holly & The Ivy with the Chesapeake Chorale. Celebrate the season at Historic Christ Church with traditional songs, carols, and music. Join in this seasonal songfest in the beautifully “greened” church. Dress warmly. Refreshments follow. Admission: 2 non-perishable food items for the Healthy Harvest Food Bank
George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to experience the warmth and wonder of colonial life during the holiday season with “Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions” on Saturday, December 19, two days before the winter solstice. This festive event offers a full day of demonstrations to mark the beginning of winter. From 10 a.m. to 4...
