Jamestowne Society

The Jamestowne Society was founded May 14, 1936 on Jamestowne Island by George Craghead Gregory. On May 14, 1607, the colonists chose Jamestowne Island as the site of their permanent settlement. To commemorate this great occasion, the Spring Membership Meeting of the Jamestowne Society is held annually on the third Saturday of May at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia with a luncheon and featured speaker. The option of a Friday tour to a historical site is also offered to members and their guests. The Fall Membership Meeting is held on Saturday of the first full weekend of November at The Commonwealth Club in Richmond, Virginia. It also has a luncheon and featured speaker and the option of a Friday tour to a historical site. Elections for Society leadership also takes place at the Fall Membership Meeting in Richmond. One of the benefits of a Life Membership in the Jamestowne Society is the opportunity to join a company and attend local meetings centered around matters of common 17th Century Virginia historical and genealogical interest. To locate a company near you, please visit the Companies and Leaders page of the website.