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Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Published in 1800, this satire of Anglo-Irish landlords highlights their mismanagement and its results for Ireland.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Join us as we read through this biography of legendary Royal Navy hero, Edward Pellew.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

We‘re looking for volunteers to assist in teaching Regency dancing at a Bridgerton-themed event at Hanover Tavern.

Join us as we read through this biography of legendary Royal Navy hero, Edward Pellew.

Chris Melhuish will provide an overview of Lafayette’s historic visit to Norfolk in 1824 and outline the series of events planned to commemorate the occasion in Norfolk in October. This will be given at the MacArthur Memorial Auditorium. The lecture is hosted by the Norfolk Historical Society and is free and open to the public. Period attire is welcome.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Help us educate the public on life in the early 19th century at this historic Virginia Beach home.

Join us for a special group tour of the Valentine‘s costume collection and the 1812 Wickham House.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Charlotte Bronte‘s second novel, set in 1811-1812, during the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution.

It‘s back! Join us for a ladies‘ extended weekend full of food, fellowship, and fun with an early 19th century flavor!

It‘s back! Join us for a ladies‘ extended weekend full of food, fellowship, and fun with an early 19th century flavor!

It‘s back! Join us for a ladies‘ extended weekend full of food, fellowship, and fun with an early 19th century flavor!

It‘s back! Join us for a ladies‘ extended weekend full of food, fellowship, and fun with an early 19th century flavor!

Learn about the relationship between President James Monroe and the Marquis de Lafayette in a one-hour presentation given by Mark Walsh of the James Monroe Memorial Foundation. This will be given at the MacArthur Memorial Auditorium. The lecture is hosted by the Norfolk Historical Society and is free and open to the public. Period attire is welcome.

Charlotte Bronte‘s second novel, set in 1811-1812, during the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution.

The MacArthur Memorial (Norfolk) will host a viewing of the one-hour PBS
documentary on the Marquis de Lafayette. This show, presented in the
auditorium, is free and open to the public. Period attire is welcome.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Embarkation: 333 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA 23510
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Come celebrate the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s arrival in Norfolk on October 22, 1824, when we set sail on a sunset harbor cruise onboard the schooner American Rover. Watch fireworks bonfires along the Portsmouth waterfront. This ticketed event will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and a nautical perspective of the two cities. It is limited to 100 guests. Period attire is welcome! Details on ticket information will be promulgated in the Summer.

Norfolk Yacht and Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23505
6:30 - 9:30pm

When Lafayette departed Norfolk in October 1824, the citizens of Norfolk held a grand ball in his honor, marking a significant moment in our city‘s history. Now, two centuries later, Norfolk will host a ball at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club (overlooking the Lafayette River), allowing us to relive this historic event.

Come dance to period music in your best 1820s period attire (modern Black Tie optional), and meet the Marquis (portrayed by Mark Schneider)!

Seating will be limited to 180 guests.

Details on ticket sales and the dinner menu will be promulgated in the Summer.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

One man‘s story of how Jane Austen‘s relatable characters made him a better person.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Dance the night away at a period ball in honor of Lafayette! Ticketing information will be posted soon.

Join in as Fredericksburg commemorates the 200th anniversary of Lafayette‘s tour visit with a military reception, procession, and more.

One man‘s story of how Jane Austen‘s relatable characters made him a better person.

Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!

Celebrate the season by volunteering at Hope‘s Christmas Open House.