Jamestowne Society
Jamestowne Society
3901 Midlands Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188-2575
804-353-1226
[email protected]
Donate
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Jamestowne Society Headquarters
    • Insignia and Seal
    • Mission
    • Companies and Leaders
    • Society Leadership
    • Publications
    • Research Fellowship
    • BY-LAWS
  • Membership
    • Lineage Paper Project
    • Qualifying Ancestors >
      • Ancestors: Abbot - Buckmaster
      • Ancestors: Buckner - Downing
      • Ancestors: Drummond - Harwood
      • Ancestors: Hatcher - Luddington
      • Ancestors: Ludwell - Price
      • Ancestors: Prince - Thomas
      • Ancestors: Thompson - Yowell
    • Application Process >
      • FAQs on application
  • Resources
    • Research Resources
    • Jamestowne Society Library
    • Chronology 1606-1700
    • Royal Charters
    • Guilds
    • 1623 Lists of Living & Dead
  • Planned Giving
    • Roll of Honor
    • Legacy Roll
    • Annual Giving Campaign
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Members Only Pages
    • Events >
      • Zoom Meetings
      • Upcoming Events / Meetings
      • Upcoming Company Events
      • Book Club Events
      • Past Events >
        • 2023 Heritage Week Dinner
        • Spring 2018
        • Fall 2017
        • Spring 2017
        • 2017 Heritage Week Luncheon
        • Fall 2016
        • Spring 2016
        • 2016 Jamestowne Heritage Week Luncheon
        • Fall 2015
        • 2015 Jamestowne Heritage Week Luncheon
        • Fall 2014
        • Fall 2013
        • Fall 2012
        • Spring 2012
        • Fall 2011
        • Spring 2011
        • Fall 2010
        • Spring 2010
        • Fall 2009
        • Spring 2009
        • Fall 2008
        • Spring 2008
        • Fall 2007
        • 400th Anniversary Celebration
        • More 400th Anniversary Photos
    • Members Only Shop

​Fall 2016 Membership Meeting  

The Commonwealth Club, Richmond, Virginia

Picture
At the Fall 2016 Jamestowne Society Meeting, we had several events.  On Friday, there was a Fall Heritage Tour.  That evening, we had a delightful meal at the Governor's Dinner.  Saturday morning started with the Jamestowne Society Council meeting.  We then had the opportunity to shop in the Jamestowne Society shop.  The weekend was topped off with the Spring Membership Luncheon.

Jamestowne Society Fall Heritage Tour - Friday, November 4, 2016
The tour included a visit to two historic plantations, Mt. Airy and Sabine Hall, and a luncheon at Lowery's Restaurant in Tappahannock. The tour was open to all Jamestowne Society members and guests and was a sold-out success.
Mount Airy Plantation
Picture
Sabine Hall Plantation
Picture

​Mt. Airy was completed in 1764 in the neo-Palladian style. John Tayloe II (1721-1779) was the builder and at the time he was one of the richest planter in Virginia. His son-in-law, Francis Lightfoot Lee and his wife Rebecca Tayloe are buried on the estate. Mt. Airy became a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It was featured on the television series, “American Rehab: Virginia”. 
Sabine Hall was built by Landon Carter (1710-1778) between 1738-1742, son of Robert “King” Carter. It is a Georgian-style manor house with two wings and a fully paneled central hall and a carved walnut stairway. It overlooks six gardened terraces on the Rappahannock River. In 1969, it was added to the National Register of Historic and the next year it became a National Historic Landmark. 
Lowery's Seafood Restaurant in Tappahannock served the tour group a seafood buffet of local, fresh, baked and broiled sea-food, popcorn shrimp, “All American Fried Chicken”, baked chicken, spoon bread, hush puppies, soup of the day, salad and dessert bars. 

Governor's Dinner - Friday, November 4, 2016
The Governor's Dinner was held at the Commonwealth Club, Richmond, Virginia.  Cocktails started at 6:15 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
Menu: 
Pear and Walnut Salad Mixed Greens, Poached Pear, Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, and Port Vinaigrette 
Grilled Pork Porterhouse with Molasses Grilled Onions, Maple and Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and grilled tomatoes & asparagus 
Dessert: Warm Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
with Vanilla Ice Cream 

Jamestowne Society Council Meeting - Saturday, November 5, 2016
Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge and view the whole photo.

The Jamestowne Society Shop - Saturday, November 5, 2016
Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge and view the whole photo.

Fall Membership Meeting and Luncheon - Saturday, November 5, 2016
The Fall Membership Luncheon was held at the Commonwealth Club, Richmond, Virginia. A reception at 11:15 a.m. was followed by luncheon at noon.
Our menu for the Fall Membership Meeting was sliced beef tenderloin medallion with grilled shrimp, seasonal orzo salad, charred red onion marmalade, and olive oil emulsion.  The ​entrée was served with Caesar salad, house rolls, tea and coffee.  Dessert was warm vanilla bread pudding with chocolate bourbon sauce.


Picture
Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge and view the whole photo.

Picture
New Jamestowne Society Members 



Last Update:  21 Nov 2016
Picture
About Us

Mission
Articles
By-Laws
Contact us at 

​Jamestowne Society, Inc.
3901 Midlands Road
​Williamsburg, VA 23188-2575
804-353-1226
[email protected]

This website is the property of the Jamestowne Society.  Graphics and information may be copied or used ONLY for purposes of furthering the Society's goals.
For technical issues with this website, contact the Website Administrator here
​© Jamestowne Society 2021