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We Learned About Democracy, Diversity and Race at Jamestown in 1619 at Our Company’s 20th Anniversary

Posted on July 12, 2019 by The Editor

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 →

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Whose Ancestors are Buried in the Jamestown Church?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by The Editor

There have been six churches at Jamestown. The most meaningful were the second, built in 1608 – the site of the 1614 Rolfe/Pocahontas wedding and where graves of four founders were found; the third, built from 1617 to 1619 – the … Continue reading →

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Report on Our May 30 Annual Meeting

Posted on June 1, 2015 by The Editor

A Message from Governor Donna Derrick: Thirty-Three members, prospective members, and guests gathered on May 30, 2015 for First California Company’s Annual Meeting at the La Gran Terraza Dining Room in Hahn University Center at the University of San Diego. … Continue reading →

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Church Tower Update

Posted on July 24, 2014 by The Editor

This is an update on the repair and restoration of the 17th century church tower at Historic Jamestown. This successful two-year program is the result of the contributions our Company and members made together with other companies towards the Society’s fund for the … Continue reading →

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After 20 Years, It’s About Time

Posted on October 4, 2013 by The Editor

In the shadow of the debacle of the federal shutdown, the Virginia House of Delegates has commended archeologist Bill Kelso for his accomplishments with the discoveries at Historic Jamestown, as reported by the Virginia Gazette. 2014 will mark the 20th … Continue reading →

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