Today is the last day that you can purchase tickets to join us for the Victory Ball next Saturday, October 21!  There won't be any ticket sales at the door, so be certain to get your registration in by midnight to save your spot.

You ticket will include an evening of live music and period dance, a delicious array of hors d'oeuvres, and a pre-ball practice session so that you can "warm up" for the main event in the evening.  The dance practice will begin at 1pm and will take place in the ballroom of the Country Club of Petersburg.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you've been putting off registering for the Victory Ball, we offer a reason to make sure that you don't miss an evening of Regency elegance: complete your registration by 11:59PM EST on Monday, October 9 and you will be entered in a random drawing for a FREE ticket!  Everyone who has fully paid for their registration up to that date will be entered so if you've already reserved your spot with us, you're not going to be left out of the running.  The winner may either request a refund for a single ticket already purchased or ask that they receive one additional ticket.  All you have to do is make sure that you get your registration in to be entered!

And if you still can't help but procrastinate, we'll be taking registrations for the ball through October 14 even though there won't be a chance at that additional ticket.

We look forward to seeing you at the ball on October 21 and good luck!

Click here to register for the Victory Ball now.

RSV Member-Friendly Merchants, Redthreaded and Dames a la Mode, will be holding a trunk show in Williamsburg on October 16 from 6-8pm.  They are encouraging attendees to get in touch with them prior to the event and let them know if there is anything specific in their stocks that you'd like to see in person.  For more information, be sure to check out their Facebook listing!

If you've ever wanted to see the amazing fabric selections from Renaissance Fabrics in person without traveling all the way to California, here's your opportunity!  Diana, the owner of Renaissance Fabrics, will be in Williamsburg on Sunday, October 8 from 1-4pm at the Allegheny Room at the Williamsburg Lodge with swatches, snacks, and a 10% coupon for your next order.  All she asks is that you RSVP!  To do so and to get more information, visit the event page on her website.  Members, be sure to check the forum to see what other members will be attending!

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Country Inn and Suites of Petersburg for those attending the ball.  The hotel is approximately three miles from the Country Club of Petersburg where we will be holding the ball.  You will be able to choose between a single King room ($90/night plus taxes) or a two-Queen bed suite ($110/night plus taxes).  If you would like to take advantage of the room block, please call the hotel directly at (804) 861-4355 no later than October 5 and request the "Victory Ball" rate. 

If you plan on attending the Autumnal Picnic at the Francis Land House on September 9, please be aware that today is the last day that you can register for it.  Only those who register by the end of September 1 will have a tour of the c. 1805 house included.  You may still attend the picnic, of course, but you will be required to pay the museum admission fee in order to tour the home's interior.  (If you do miss the registration deadline, please e-mail us at info@varegency.org so that we will have a good handle on how many to anticipate will be in attendance.)

Instructions for our program of dances are now available to download from the Victory Ball main page.  Links to videos for some of our dances have also been posted so that you may watch other groups which have tackled these dances in the past.  (There may be some slight differences in the figures between the videos and our particular program, so please be aware of that as you watch!)

Have you purchased your ticket yet?  They are now available on the event listing.  There will be no sales at the door, so be sure to reserve your place before sales close on October 14.

The dates for the 2018 Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, KY have been announced!  Be sure to watch the RSV members' forum for information on ride- and room-sharing and other details on joining the RSV at this amazing event.

Huzzah!  We have posted our dance program for this year's Victory Ball on the Victory Ball main page.  Notations and links to videos (where available) for each of the dances will be added shortly.  Stay tuned for announcements about dance practices soon, too!

And don't forget to purchase your tickets for the ball as there will be no sales at the door.  To register, visit the Victory Ball event page and click "register".  (If you're a member, be sure to log in to the RSV website in order to access your member discount.  Not a member?  You could be!  Join before purchasing your ticket and you'll be eligible for the member discount, too.  Click here for more information about becoming a part of the RSV.)

Don't miss out on our Autumnal Picnic coming up on September 9!  Bring a period dish to pass and enjoy an afternoon of period games and pleasant company at the Francis Land House in Virginia Beach.  Everyone who registers by September 1 will have a tour of the c. 1805 manor included!  Both members and non-members are encouraged to attend and while period attire is encouraged, it is not required.  The event is FREE for RSV members and just $5/person for non-members.  For more information and to register, visit the event page.