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  • Bacon’s Rebellion: The First American Revolution

    On May 9, 2026, AHP’s President Jay Dickey will give a talk in Denver, Colorado on one of the major events in the early years of the Virginia Colony. Jay’s talk is entitled “Bacon’s Rebellion: The First American Revolution.” Jay will deliver his remarks to the First Colorado Company of the Jamestowne Society.  2026 marks the 350th anniversary of Bacon’s Rebellion, which took place in 1676. Bacon was a political leader of the nascent Virginia Colony, and who became the chief antagonist against the Colony’s Governor, William Berkeley. The Governor’s failed leadership provoked Bacon and his allies to mount an armed rebellion, which ultimately led to the burning of the Jamestown Fort. Bacon himself was an articulate spokesperson who advocated for a more democratic government, and more rigorous defense of the Colony of repeated Indian attacks. Bacon died suddenly in the midst of the warfare, and the rebellion was crushed.

  • The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence

    July 4, 2026 The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration will take place on July 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, and our own Jay Dickey will be there in person to participate in the celebrations, and report back to us on the festivities. He expects to have several special guests to interview, and to visit several of the historic sites that witnesses the momentous events of July 1776.  

  • Commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of King Phillips War

    Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6000 Bartely Ranch Road, Reno, Nevada

    August 12, 2026 in Reno, Nevada: A Special Summer Gathering to Commemorate the 350th Anniversary of King Philip’s War   Free    On August 12, AHP will be co-hosting a gathering to commemorate the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War. Co-hosting the event will be the Nevada Mayflower Society, the Colonial Dames XVII Century, and the Order of Founders and Patriots of America. Guests will enjoy a summer picnic on the beautiful grounds of Bartley Ranch Regional Park and the Historic Huffaker Schoolhouse. This family-friendly event features activities for adults and children, including lectures inside the schoolhouse on the subject that brings us together: the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War, which took place in the year 1676, and was a major event in the history of early America. Come learn about this important moment in our nation’s history, and also hear from representatives of several leading heritage societies in the United States, all of whom are descendants of men and women who lived in New England in the 17th Century, and who will share information with our guests about their organizations. Registration will open soon.