THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Change Can Be Good Today there are many positive changes happening around everyone. Williamsburg and the Tidewater community are opening their doors and offering activities which many of us relate to the rites of Summertime. While looking forward and anticipating more relaxed changes soon, the TVHS Board has been working on several …
TVHS ZOOM LECTURE For Members Only October 18, 2020 at 2pm John Delano – “Williamsburg Palisades 1634 & 1648” What are the Palisades? Where were the Palisades in Williamsburg? John Delano will address new research on the location of palisades constructed by English colonists. John’s research has recently been accepted for publication in the peer-review, …
Lecture by David Givens, Jamestown Rediscovery’s Director of Archaeology David will highlight the Rediscovery team’s latest work –the excavations in the 1617 church where Virginia’s first General Assembly met in 1619 and their efforts to interpret that space for our Nation’s 400th anniversary. Further David will give an update on his most current projects: Angela: …
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THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEThink Fireside warmth and cocoa.Welcome to the Tidewater Virginia Historical Society (TVHS) Winter Newsletterfor 2021. The Board sends a “Thank You” for your incredible support, ourmembers are important to us. TVHS will continue to utilize Zoom for our Program lectures through May due to Covid concerns. Watch for more information as decisions (continue …
When was the last time you visited Burnt Ordinary just 10 miles up the road from Colonial Williamsburg? Oh, wait…wrong century, make that the unincorporated community now called Toano. Mark your calendar (March 14, 2021 at 2pm) for a historical account of Toano, a Paiute Indian word meaning “high ground.” This once flourishing area had …
January 17, 2021 Lecture: The Church of England in Colonial Virginia By Robert J. Teagle, Executive Director at the Foundation for Historic Christ Church in Weems, Virginia, How did the Church of England influence the church life in Colonial Virginia? How was a parish in Virginia defined? Did you know the “power” of a parish …
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TVHS Observer Volume I Number II MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Tidewater Virginia Historical Society is to preserve and promote the heritageof Tidewater Virginia by serving as an advocate for historic knowledge, archeology preservationand our geographic and cultural heritage. The President’s MessageWe gaze out our window as the bright Autumn leaves slowly glide to the …
Dr. Carl Lounsbury will present the updated story, “Restoring Williamsburg”, to include material from the ongoing process of the restoration and new information on the impact on the local residents, especially the African-American community overlooked in the 1988 book. Carl will discuss the history of the actual homes, shops, and taverns, along with photos and …
Message from the President:As TVHS began 2020, our programs and tours were planned by Sharon Short,Program Director. It wasn’t long before our country and the world were caughtup in the pandemic. Our April lecture on the Underground Railroad with thespeaker, Sheila Arnold, has been moved to 2021. You will learn more as we movealong into …
Dear TVHS Members: We really miss seeing everyone and are hoping you are well and staying safe. Your continued support and participation is always critical to the success of the Tidewater Virginia Historical Society (TVHS). Today we want to provide a brief status on TVHS Programs. Strong, positive feedback was received from several members who attended …
