Sons of the Old Dominion - June 2026 Luncheon Meeting at Warwick Courthouse.
Using a wide array of sources and compelling images, Dr. Sean M. Heuvel, instructor with Christopher Newport University’s Department of Leadership and American History, explores the lives and service of the regimental and brigade level Virginia Militia commanders who served at Yorktown. The society turned out in numbers for an excellent presentation on a kittle discussed topic. Worth the watch!
Fort Eustis Archaeology Team May Barbeque Luncheon
May 20, 2026 at Warwick Courthouse.
The society was pleased to welcome the archaeology team from Ft Eustis Cultural Resource Management along with many fine guests including members of the Kiskiack tribe. All were treated to a delicious barbeque lunch and many members brought delicious side dishes - etc. Courtney Birkett and Sophie Thacker-Gwaltney gave inspiring presentations. Thanks to all for a great day.
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense:
The Virginia Declaration of Rights,
April 15, 2026 at Warwick Courthouse, presented by Living Historians Lee Anne and Bill Rose, Michael Pfeifer and Kaia Emerick. The program involved a lively dialogue between Archibald Cary, chair of the Virginia Bill of Rights Committee, and delegate George Mason. Mason presented a brief review of the many incidents that led up to Virginia’s need to separate from Britian.
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
March 18, 2026 at Warwick Courthouse
Patrick Henry Jolly, fourth and fifth great-grandson of the renowned colonial orator and governor Patrick Henry, regaled us about his esteemed ancestor.
Benedict Arnold Rockstar Tour
Dec. 17, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Educator Michael Steen of the Waterman's Museum delves into the raw history of the Revolutions most renown traitor.
200 Years of Virginia Foodways
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Rebecca Suerdieck, a foodways historian presents a program on the lost art of cooking and domestic skills from colonial kitchens.
Mulberry Island: The Forgotten Years, 1880-1918
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Patrick Barry, Fort Eustis archaeologist, and Courtney Birkett, Cultural Resources Manager at JBLE, bring the society up to date on the latest archaeological findings on the rich soil of Mulberry Island.
Virginia's Main Squeeze -
A History of Cider
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Alistair Reece, author; J. Mark Stewart, photographer, reviewed their findings in their book, Virginia Cider: A Scrumptious History.
History of the Lebanon Christian Church of Warwick Co. ca. 1859.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Lebanon Christian Church
Member Dawn Worsham and her husband, Pastor Dennis Worsham shared the history of the early Christian/Disciples of Christ movement, and specifically that of Lebanon Christian Church, from its founding in 1859 through its post-Civil War restoration by Maria Curtis
A Tempest in a Teapot, Colonial Tea with Winette Jeffrey, culinary historian and author
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Winette wove a rich tapestry connecting threads of Warwick history with colonial history and the history of tea, noting that it was a hot button issue 250 years ago and continues as the world’s second most popular beverage now.
Religion and the American Revolution by John Ericson, Executive Director St. Luke’s Historic Church and Museum
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
John Ericson spoke eruditely without notes to a rapt audience for a solid hour. His focus was the centrality of religion to life during the colonial period and its importance to the American cause during the Revolution.
Old Warwick County in Pictures by Darcy Terry, WCHS Pres
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Warwick Courthouse
Our president presented an engaging slide show of old Warwick/Newport News images that elicited much conversation.