Category Archives: Jamestowne Society

Professor Peter C. Mancall Presented at our 2021 virtual Fall Meeting

Posted on November 24, 2021 by The Editor

For our October 30 virtual Fall Meeting, First California Company welcomed Professor Peter Mancall of the University of Southern California, a world-renowned scholar of colonial New England and Virginia history, who enlightened us about the Indian Uprising of March 22, … Continue reading →

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Our Fall 2021 Meeting Will Feature Professor Peter Mancall

Posted on July 27, 2021 by The Editor

The First California Company of the Jamestowne Society will hold its Fall 2021 meeting by Zoom at 11 AM on Saturday, 30 October 2021. Our speaker will be Professor Peter C. Mancall of the University of Southern California, whose work … Continue reading →

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Our Winter Meeting Will Be Held Virtually On February 20

Posted on February 2, 2021 by The Editor

First California Company will hold its 2021 Winter Meeting virtually on Saturday, Feb 20th at 11 am on Zoom. Jamie May, the Director of the Voorhees Archaearium Museum, Jamestowne Rediscovery Foundation will be our speaker. She will discuss Jamestowne Rediscovery: … Continue reading →

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Reconstructing the Barracks

Posted on June 12, 2020 by The Editor

As you may know, our Society continues to support the Jamestowne Rediscovery Foundation in its archaeological research to help us better understand the lives and experiences of our ancestors. Most recently, we have made a $75,000 grant for the reconstruction … Continue reading →

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We Have Cancelled the Program for Our June 27. 2020 Meeting

Posted on June 1, 2020 by The Editor

COVID-19 precautions have forced the cancellation of the program for our June 27 meeting, but we will convene our Annual Meeting online for members at 10 AM, as Governor Julie Plemmons gave them notice. Bonnie Hofmeyer, our Jamestowne Society Executive … Continue reading →

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We’ll Have a Special Treat at Our 2020 Winter Meeting in Pasadena

Posted on January 31, 2020 by The Editor

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 →

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We Held Our Fall 2019 Meeting in Solana Beach and Learned About the First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 4, 2019 by The Editor

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 →

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Our Fall Luncheon Meeting Is on Saturday, October 26, 2019 In Solana Beach

Posted on October 1, 2019 by The Editor

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 →

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Our Governor Reports on the Society’s Meetings at Williamsburg July 27-30, 2019

Posted on August 14, 2019 by The Editor

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 →

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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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Ringing the New Bell

Posted on March 23, 2019 by The Editor

Our Society has been supporting, through contributions from its resources and donations from members (like you), the replication of the bell that once hung and rang from the tower of the early church on Jamestown Island. That bell has been … Continue reading →

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Our Successful 2018 Fall Meeting

Posted on November 1, 2018 by The Editor

Our Fall 2018 membership luncheon and meeting was held at the Long Beach Yacht Club at noon, Saturday, October 20. Governor Julie Plemmons welcomed forty members, Friends and guests. Membership Chair Martha Pace Gresham then introduced new company members Tyler … Continue reading →

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