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

Have questions about the Valentine‘s Ball? Get them answered here!

Join us for an evening of music, dancing, food, and fun!

Traverse the European continent during the winter of 1815 as Louisa Catherine Adams journeys to meet her husband, John Quincy Adams in Paris.

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

The Suffolk Visitor Center will welcome General Lafayette at the former site of the Nansemond
County Courthouse, where he arrived in 1825. Lafayette will travel down Main Street in a horse-
drawn carriage along the same route into town that he traveled 200 years ago. The Southside
Community Band will entertain with music that Lafayette knew and loved. The Mayor or his
representative will formally welcome Lafayette and read the proclamation of Lafayette Days in
Suffolk and Somerton. Lafayette will recall the adventures of his encampment at Sleepy Hole at
the beginning of the Virginia Campaign in March 1781. The Youth Virginia Regiment will
demonstrate what life was like for the militia during the American Revolution. The Suffolk
Masonic Lodge No. 30 and 7th Virginia Regiment veterans will also join us.This free, family-
friendly event includes activities for children too, both under the pavilion and next door at
Riddick’s Folly.

Enjoy a festive evening at the Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront as we commemorate the return of General Lafayette to Suffolk. This event will echo the banquet at which Lafayette was entertained on February 25, 1825. Lafayette, portrayed by Colonial Williamsburg‘s Mark Schneider, will be the guest of honor. He will be formally welcomed during the opening reception, where the Mayor of Suffolk‘s proclamation of Lafayette Days will be read. The dinner begins with the same thirteen toasts given 200 years ago! Music of the Regiment will perform with the instruments and repertoire that Lafayette himself knew. American Friends of Lafayette Vice President Robert Kelly, Director of the Gloucester Museum of History, will deliver the
keynote address. Don‘t miss this unique opportunity to relive history, celebrate the enduring friendship between France and the United States, and meet Lafayette. Attendees are kindly requested to wear period dress or cocktail/business attire. The presenting sponsor for the evening is TowneBank. Tickets are $75 each, available by cash or check at the Suffolk Visitor Center or the website above.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

General Lafayette will be welcomed to Historic Somerton with a free reception on the grounds of the Washington Smith Ordinary, the only building still standing in Suffolk where he dined in 1825. Lafayette and his entourage will be escorted to the site by a bagpiper. A city representative will formally welcome Lafayette and read the Mayor’s proclamation of Lafayette Days in Suffolk and Somerton. Lafayette will share stories about his return to the United States, his recent welcome in the town of Suffolk, and the significance of the southern portion of the Farewell Tour. Lafayette will be introduced to members of the Committee of Arrangements from Murfreesboro, North Carolina, just as he was in 1825. Local ladies will provide refreshments to
the attendees, who will have the opportunity to meet Lafayette. As Lafayette and his escorts depart for Murfreesboro, the bagpiper will play “Auld Lang Syne.” Attendees are cordially invited to continue to Murfreesboro to join in celebrating Lafayette’s arrival in North Carolina at the Murfreesboro Town Hall, 105 East Broad Street at 5:00 pm, followed immediately by a reception at Hertford Academy, 200 East Broad Street.

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

Traverse the European continent during the winter of 1815 as Louisa Catherine Adams journeys to meet her husband, John Quincy Adams in Paris.

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

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

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Please join us for a private tour of Regency period artworks held in the collections of the VMFA. This specialized tour will focus on artworks of the Regency Period (1790-1830).

Questions? Please contact Kimberly at president@varegency.org

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Dearest Reader, It has just come to our attention that Lady Whistledown has decided that the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Richmond. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland‘s ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Though this is not an official RSV event, we do hope you will purchase your own tickets and join us, decked in your most resplendent finery, to enjoy an evening of beautiful music. To accommodate our attendees who must work we have chosen Friday, April 4th at 8:45 p.m. Members are welcome to sit where they like, though zones B and C would do nicely on the budget. Registration is not necessary through the RSV (as you will be buying your own tickets) yet an RSVP would be lovely to know which of our numbers shall be joining us. There is convenient parking just across the street from this most beautiful home. Questions? contact Kimberly at president@varegency.org

An immersive event at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

A fictional mystery involving Jane Austen, a Waterloo map, and murder...

A fictional mystery involving Jane Austen, a Waterloo map, and murder...

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

This 2 day workshop, led by Patricia Wesp will include:
-An examination of a variety of images of bonnets from 1810-25.
-Demonstration of pulling straw and felt on a fixed hat form in two pieces.
-Demonstration of all stitching & construction techniques needed to hand-stitch the bonnet pieces, as well as the variety of ways to decorate your bonnet to taste.
-Time to assemble your bonnet, design your trimmings, and decorate your bonnet.
This workshop is an ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL 1. Participants are expected to have hand sewing skills and experience in creating a basic article of 18th or early 19th century clothing. Please read more about our current Workshop Levels here.

Required hat shapers and wire must be purchased from the instructor at the workshop for $55. Participants must supply their own straw form, trimmings and notions which will be specified in a supplies list after registration.

Workshop cost of $259 includes: 2 day workshop
Class size will be limited to 12 Participants
Registration opens on the Burnley and Trowbridge website Wednesday, February 5th at 12:30 pm

Join us for our Spring Picnic at Maymont Park located in Richmond Virginia. The spectacular park offers 100 acres to roam and a myriad of beautiful gardens to enjoy.

This 2 day workshop, led by Patricia Wesp will include:
-An examination of a variety of images of bonnets from 1810-25.
-Demonstration of pulling straw and felt on a fixed hat form in two pieces.
-Demonstration of all stitching & construction techniques needed to hand-stitch the bonnet pieces, as well as the variety of ways to decorate your bonnet to taste.
-Time to assemble your bonnet, design your trimmings, and decorate your bonnet.
This workshop is an ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL 1. Participants are expected to have hand sewing skills and experience in creating a basic article of 18th or early 19th century clothing. Please read more about our current Workshop Levels here.

Required hat shapers and wire must be purchased from the instructor at the workshop for $55. Participants must supply their own straw form, trimmings and notions which will be specified in a supplies list after registration.

Workshop cost of $259 includes: 2 day workshop
Class size will be limited to 12 Participants
Registration opens on the Burnley and Trowbridge website Wednesday, February 5th at 12:30 pm

The true tale of an 18-month ordeal of British and American castaways in the Falklands during the War of 1812.

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

The true tale of an 18-month ordeal of British and American castaways in the Falklands during the War of 1812.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

This 2 ½ day workshop, led by Samantha Bullat, will include:
-An examination of images of spencers/pelisses during this period that chart the evolution of styles.
-Demonstration of drafting sleeve patterns based on period methods.
-Demonstration of all stitching & construction techniques needed to hand stitch and finish the garment.
-Demonstration of making common trim styles.
-Participants working with a partner to fit their garment.

Due to time restraints, participants are required to bring with them previously cut and fit 1800-25 bodice lining shapes in muslin. These shapes will be used to cut the lining for the gown incorporating any adjustments to achieve the desired silhouette. The spencer/pelisse will then be built upon this lining. Suggestions for patterns with which to start will be included in the expectations & supplies list.

A 19th century shift/chemise, under-petticoat, a well-fitted 1800-25 corset, and an 1800-25 gown (if spencer/pelisse will be worn over a gown) are required for this class in order to properly fit your spencer/pelisse.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have their spencer/pelisse well under construction, and will have the knowledge to complete it on their own. Please be prepared for “homework” on both Friday and Saturday nights!

This workshop is an ADVANCED LEVEL 3. Participants are expected to have solid hand sewing skills and experience in creating other early 19th century dresses using a pattern or from a previous workshop. As such, all those interested in this workshop must fill out a pre-approval form and be accepted to join the class.

Workshop cost of $ 325* includes: 2 1/2 day workshop and muslin for fittings.

Class size will be limited to 12 Participants

This 2 ½ day workshop, led by Samantha Bullat, will include:
-An examination of images of spencers/pelisses during this period that chart the evolution of styles.
-Demonstration of drafting sleeve patterns based on period methods.
-Demonstration of all stitching & construction techniques needed to hand stitch and finish the garment.
-Demonstration of making common trim styles.
-Participants working with a partner to fit their garment.

Due to time restraints, participants are required to bring with them previously cut and fit 1800-25 bodice lining shapes in muslin. These shapes will be used to cut the lining for the gown incorporating any adjustments to achieve the desired silhouette. The spencer/pelisse will then be built upon this lining. Suggestions for patterns with which to start will be included in the expectations & supplies list.

A 19th century shift/chemise, under-petticoat, a well-fitted 1800-25 corset, and an 1800-25 gown (if spencer/pelisse will be worn over a gown) are required for this class in order to properly fit your spencer/pelisse.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have their spencer/pelisse well under construction, and will have the knowledge to complete it on their own. Please be prepared for “homework” on both Friday and Saturday nights!

This workshop is an ADVANCED LEVEL 3. Participants are expected to have solid hand sewing skills and experience in creating other early 19th century dresses using a pattern or from a previous workshop. As such, all those interested in this workshop must fill out a pre-approval form and be accepted to join the class.

Workshop cost of $ 325* includes: 2 1/2 day workshop and muslin for fittings.

Class size will be limited to 12 Participants

This 2 ½ day workshop, led by Samantha Bullat, will include:
-An examination of images of spencers/pelisses during this period that chart the evolution of styles.
-Demonstration of drafting sleeve patterns based on period methods.
-Demonstration of all stitching & construction techniques needed to hand stitch and finish the garment.
-Demonstration of making common trim styles.
-Participants working with a partner to fit their garment.

Due to time restraints, participants are required to bring with them previously cut and fit 1800-25 bodice lining shapes in muslin. These shapes will be used to cut the lining for the gown incorporating any adjustments to achieve the desired silhouette. The spencer/pelisse will then be built upon this lining. Suggestions for patterns with which to start will be included in the expectations & supplies list.

A 19th century shift/chemise, under-petticoat, a well-fitted 1800-25 corset, and an 1800-25 gown (if spencer/pelisse will be worn over a gown) are required for this class in order to properly fit your spencer/pelisse.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have their spencer/pelisse well under construction, and will have the knowledge to complete it on their own. Please be prepared for “homework” on both Friday and Saturday nights!

This workshop is an ADVANCED LEVEL 3. Participants are expected to have solid hand sewing skills and experience in creating other early 19th century dresses using a pattern or from a previous workshop. As such, all those interested in this workshop must fill out a pre-approval form and be accepted to join the class.

Workshop cost of $ 325* includes: 2 1/2 day workshop and muslin for fittings.

Class size will be limited to 12 Participants

A fictionalized version of the Battle of Waterloo through the eyes of the men who fought there.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

The Jane Austen Festival is back! Shops, lectures, workshops, a ball, and more await at the Heritage Village Museum near Cincinnati in the summer of 2025. Registration is now open for admission.

The Jane Austen Festival is back! Shops, lectures, workshops, a ball, and more await at the Heritage Village Museum near Cincinnati in the summer of 2025. Registration is now open for admission.

The Jane Austen Festival is back! Shops, lectures, workshops, a ball, and more await at the Heritage Village Museum near Cincinnati in the summer of 2025. Registration is now open for admission.

A fictionalized version of the Battle of Waterloo through the eyes of the men who fought there.

Learn more about the 1793 rape case that challenged the societal norms of the early United States.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

Learn more about the 1793 rape case that challenged the societal norms of the early United States.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

When Mary Yellan moves in with her aunt and uncle at Jamaica Inn after the death of her mother, she soon discovers the why the place has earned its sinister reputation.

When Mary Yellan moves in with her aunt and uncle at Jamaica Inn after the death of her mother, she soon discovers the why the place has earned its sinister reputation.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

This year‘s Ladies Retreat will be held at the New Kent County Ordinary on October 9-12, 2025. The site includes three period homes, a barn complete with friendly horses, and plenty of land in which to stroll.
The event includes: three-night accommodation, all meals and snacks, and bedding.

This year‘s Ladies Retreat will be held at the New Kent County Ordinary on October 9-12, 2025. The site includes three period homes, a barn complete with friendly horses, and plenty of land in which to stroll.
The event includes: three-night accommodation, all meals and snacks, and bedding.

Members of the RSV have been invited to attend the Eastern Shore History Festival to represent the Regency Period of the first Eastern Shore History Festival. The event is to be held at Ker Place, in Onancock, Virginia, Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10 am to 5 pm.

This year‘s Ladies Retreat will be held at the New Kent County Ordinary on October 9-12, 2025. The site includes three period homes, a barn complete with friendly horses, and plenty of land in which to stroll.
The event includes: three-night accommodation, all meals and snacks, and bedding.

This year‘s Ladies Retreat will be held at the New Kent County Ordinary on October 9-12, 2025. The site includes three period homes, a barn complete with friendly horses, and plenty of land in which to stroll.
The event includes: three-night accommodation, all meals and snacks, and bedding.

A compelling account of the disparate individuals and communities which came together to turn back the British at New Orleans at the end (indeed...after the end!) of the War of 1812.

A compelling account of the disparate individuals and communities which came together to turn back the British at New Orleans at the end (indeed...after the end!) of the War of 1812.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

A fictionalized account of the life of Mary Anning,English fossil hunter and early paleontologist.

Join us for our monthly Sewing Circle. This on-line event will be held the last Tuesday of each month via Zoom. Don‘t sew? No problem! Join and do whatever craft your little heart desires. Don‘t craft? No problem! Join us to share your love of Regency and get inspired.

A fictionalized account of the life of Mary Anning,English fossil hunter and early paleontologist.

Join us for our Annual Meeting to find out where we were, we we are and we we are going!