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History of the Church Bell Tower

Following up on our December 12 post announcing our contribution to the Jamestown Church Bell Tower Fund, the Jamestown Rediscovery Newsletter has published a History of the Church Tower in its appeal for funding to help preserve and restore the 17th … Continue reading

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Our Next Meeting: Saturday, January 19, 2013

Our winter meeting will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 in the Santa Barbara Room at the Mission Inn, 3649 Mission Avenue, Riverside CA 92501. Click here for a map and directions. Our board will meet at 10:30 AM, lunch will … Continue reading

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Our Contribution to the Jamestown Church Bell Tower Fund Is Bearing Fruit

We’re pleased to report that Historic Jamestown announced that the Jamestowne Society and several companies (including First California) have collectively made the first major contribution to help stabilize and preserve the “iconic” 17th century church bell tower. As our Governor Ginny … Continue reading

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A Holiday Gift Suggestion

For a unique gift suggestion for someone interested in Jamestown, our colleagues at the Washington and Northern Virginia Company have published a book you might want to investigate on their website (which includes an order form.) We are giving this book to … Continue reading

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We Hear About Stephen Hopkins at our Fall Meeting

The San Diego Yacht Club was the site of our October 20, 2012 meeting. Our program on Stephen Hopkins – After Jamestown and on to Plimouth drew 43 members and guests to hear Kenneth Whittemore, Jr., and Bev Nickerson, two … Continue reading

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Our New Yearbook

Our beautiful new yearbooks are now available to members up to date with their dues.  Dues are $30 for July 2012 – June 2013 and should be sent to Treasurer Harry Holgate, 115 West Fourth Street #208, Long Beach, CA 90802. The … Continue reading

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