Category Archives: 1619
Our 2020 Winter Meeting Was Held In Pasadena
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Society has cancelled all May Membership Meeting and events and advises that, “Your health and safety is our highest priority and we feel this is the responsible action to take at this time. We will be issuing … Continue reading
We’ll Have a Special Treat at Our 2020 Winter Meeting in Pasadena
The First California Company of the Jamestowne Society will use 2020’s leap year day for a compelling Winter Meeting and Luncheon on Saturday, February 29. Our honored guest, Robert “Roy” Ritchie, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at The Huntington Library, will … Continue reading
We Held Our Fall 2019 Meeting in Solana Beach and Learned About the First Thanksgiving
Forty-four members, prospective applicants and guests were convened by Governor Julie Plemmons on Saturday, October 26 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach to initiate First California Company’s twenty-first year. Membership Chair Martha Pace Gresham introduced new members … Continue reading
Our Fall Luncheon Meeting Is on Saturday, October 26, 2019 In Solana Beach
The First California Company of the Jamestowne Society will hold its Fall Meeting and Luncheon at 11:30 AM on Saturday October 26, 2019 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075. (lomassantafecc.com; … Continue reading
Our Governor Reports on the Society’s Meetings at Williamsburg July 27-30, 2019
The Jamestowne Society rescheduled its 2019 spring membership and Council meetings from their customary May dates to July 27-30 to commemorate the 400th anniversaries of two major events in the colony’s history: the convening of the first General Assembly – … Continue reading
We Learned About Democracy, Diversity and Race at Jamestown in 1619 at Our Company’s 20th Anniversary
We commemorated our Company’s 20th anniversary on June 29 in Irvine with an auspicious event presided over by Governor Julie Plemmons. 37 members, guests and prospective members heard a fascinating presentation by Dr. James Horn, historian, author and President of … Continue reading