APRIL 19 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM LOCATION: WILLIAMSBURG LANDING5700 WILLIAMSBURG LANDING DRIVEWILLIAMSBURG, VA TIME: 2:00 PM TVHS MEMBERS – FREE GENERAL PUBLIC – $10 PER PERSON (PAY AT THE DOOR) Sheila Arnold currently resides in Hampton, VA. She is a Professional Storyteller, Character Interpreter, and Teaching Artist. Through her company, History’s Alive!, Sheila has provided storytelling programs, historic character presentations, Christian monologues, … Read More
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hear Ye Hear YeAll those wishing passage to Middle PlantationCommonwealth of VirginiaStep forward & make payment.Disembarkation: Southampton on the Ship Deliverance, pier 5 On this Twentieth day of Februaryin the year of our Lord, twenty hundred and twenty Blessing & Music prior to sailing Bruton Parish Church – 201 Duke of Gloucester Promptly assemble at church by 4 of the … Read More
Happy New Year 2020
As we begin the new year, we would like to remind you that January is the month to renew your TVHS membership. Categories of membership are: $25 ~ Student/Teacher $100 ~ Century $40 ~ Individual $250 ~ Sponsor $60 ~ Family $500 ~ Life Member Please make your check payable to: TVHS – include name/phone number/address Mail to: TVHS, P.O. Box 427, Williamsburg, VA … Read More
A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION!!
We had a wonderful meeting and presentation on the history of the James River at the Williamsburg Library on Sunday, October 13. Our attendance was very good, especially considering we were competing with several events for parking and an audience. Thank you to Sharon Short for coordinating the excellent speaker, William (Bill) Fox and his presentation. We are very pleased … Read More
REMINDER: October Lecture on October 13
O Tidewater Virginia Historical Society will host William A. Fox How much do you know about the history of the James River? William A. Fox, author, will present intriguing facts on the James, share historic photos from his extensive collection, and describe unique places to visit along the James River. Date: October 13, 2019 Time: 2:00pm Where: Williamsburg Regional … Read More
October Lecture is Announced: The James River
O Tidewater Virginia Historical Society will host William A. Fox How much do you know about the history of the James River? William A. Fox, author, will present intriguing facts on the James, share historic photos from his extensive collection, and describe unique places to visit along the James River. Date: October 13, 2019 Time: 2:00pm Where: Williamsburg Regional … Read More
REMINDER: TVHS Lecture and Tour on September 05
Influence of the Traditional Anglican Churches in the 17th Century Join us for a lecture by Carl Lounsbury (retired) Senior Architectural Historian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 35 years Historic Jamestowne 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia Historic Jamestown Visitor’s Center (Ask for the Conference Room or Classroom at the Visitor’s Center) SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 From 10 am to 12 noon Learn … Read More
TVHS Lectures and Tours Return in September
Influence of the Traditional Anglican Churches in the 17th Century Join us for a lecture by Carl Lounsbury (retired) Senior Architectural Historian, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for 35 years Historic Jamestown, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia Historic Jamestown Visitor’s Center (Classroom) SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 From 10 am to 12 noon Learn about the history of the churches of Jamestown built on … Read More
And we thank all participants of our Bus Tour of the Matthew Jones House and the Customs House
And Very Special Thanks to everyone that helped make our luncheon at the Hornsby House very memorable.
We Hope You Enjoyed Our Excellent Lecture on 06-May
We had an excellent presentation from Christopher McDaid and Carl Lounsbury on 05-May. Our next event is to tour the historic locations discussed.