American Heritage Partners will be attending the Santa Clara Heritage Expo on June 13. This event is sponsored by the Santa Clara County Genealogical & Historical Society and Co-Sponsored by the Santa Clara Library. Exhibitors include lineage societies, local museums and ethnic societies, as well as book authors. For more information as it becomes available, visit the Central Library website or the San Mateo County Genealogical Society website
250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – A Special Zoom Event Event Description:Join us for a special **FREE Zoom event** commemorating the 250th anniversary of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence in June 1776! Experience a live interview with **John Adams**, co-author of the Declaration of Independence, broadcasting straight from the historic City Tavern in Philadelphia. Enjoy a captivating performance by **Mike Lebsock**, an award-winning educator and acclaimed John Adams interpreter, who brings history to life through engaging storytelling. Date: Friday, June 19, 2026Time: 4:00 PM PSTWhere: Zoom (https://tinyurl.com/38h38v2n) Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the past and celebrate American heritage! Sponsored by:American Heritage Partners and Oregon Sons of the American Revolution
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.
SAVE THE DATE! On August 1 at 10 a.m, AHP’s President Jay Dickey will give a talk entitled “Ghosts from the Past: the History of Northern Nevada’s Pioneer Cemeteries,” in which he will provide an overview of some of the leading pioneers who came to Northern Nevada, and who founded the cities and towns that fueled the growth of Northern Nevada. The cemeteries of Northern Nevada contain the ghosts of many of the men and women who helped create the great state of Nevada, and who live on in our memories. This summer event will take place at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden, Nevada. Jay will be speaking at the Ranch's outdoor (covered) stage, to which everyone is invited to bring their folding chairs and your favorite food & beverage. Admission is FREE. More details will follow as we get closer to the date.
August 12, 2026, in Reno, Nevada: A Special Summer Gathering to Commemorate the 350th Anniversary of King Philip’s War THIS EVENT REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT! On August 12, AHP will be co-hosting a gathering to commemorate the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War. Our Guest Speaker is Beth Lambright, Member at Large and Chair of the Education Committee, The General Society of Mayflower Descendants. She will discuss the various crises that affected the Pokanoket people in the 17th Century that led to King Philip's War. 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. Co-hosting the event will be the Nevada Mayflower Society, the Colonial Dames XVII Century, and the Order of Founders and Patriots of America. Come learn about this important event in our nation’s history and 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. This event is free to members of the public, so please join us and bring your family and friends.
Building on the success of our Philadelphia 250th anniversary coverage, American Heritage Partners President Jonathan "Jay" Dickey is heading to Plymouth, Massachusetts, from September 11 through September 16, 2026! Jay will broadcast short, daily video dispatches on-location from the historic landmarks, monuments, and shoreline where early American history unfolded. During this special six-day event, Jay will share with us a number of fun videos of his visits to various historical sites in Plymouth and neighboring towns that played a major role in the life of the Plymouth Colony in the 17th century. Viewers can look forward to quick, engaging field tours exploring Mayflower heritage and Pilgrim history, along with exclusive historical insights into the key figures and lesser-known stories that shaped early New England.
American Heritage Partners is heading to Louisville, Kentucky, from October 1 through October 3, 2026, for an exclusive look at the national headquarters of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). During this visit, AHP President Jonathan "Jay" Dickey will record special video dispatches as the SAR prepares to open its state-of-the-art Education Center and Museum. Viewers can tune in across the AHP website, YouTube, and social media channels to enjoy an insider’s behind-the-scenes walk-around of the newly constructed museum space, offering a early peek at upcoming exhibits and interactive displays honoring the American Revolution. Jay will also share short dispatches highlighting the SAR’s world-class genealogical library, showcasing rare primary sources, historical documents, and research archives.
Hosted by Jay Dickey The series takes viewers on-location to historic Western burial grounds, using grave markers, local archives, and primary sources to uncover the personal stories of the miners, pioneers, and early settlers who built the American West. Part 1 brings Jay to historic Virginia City, Nevada, for an on-location tour of the silver-mining era cemeteries carved into the hillsides of Mount Davidson, spotlighting the forgotten lives, hardships, and triumphs of 19th-century boomtown residents. T he episode is tentatively set for release on October 8, 2026—commemorating the exact date in 1859 when the legendary Territorial Enterprise newspaper documented the very first recorded use of the name "Virginia City" in print. You can catch the premiere on the AHP website, YouTube, and social media.
American Heritage Partners is proud to serve as a corporate sponsor for the 38th Annual Robert Burns Celebration, hosted by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans (NSSC) on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. This popular annual gathering honors the life, poetry, and enduring cultural legacy of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, whose literary contributions continue to inspire generations worldwide. Guests will enjoy a full evening of Scottish tradition and festive entertainment, including performances by the Sierra Highland Pipers and the Ruby Mountain Pipe Band, Highland dancing by the Sierra Nevada Highland Dancers, and music by the featured Celtic band Cady Finlayson and Bond Street. The evening includes a silent auction, raffle prizes, a traditional plated dinner featuring haggis and a "Toast to the Haggis," and a complimentary Scotch whisky tasting reception to kick off the night. Doors open for the whisky tasting at 4:00 PM, followed by the formal program at 5:00 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM. Please note that American Heritage Partners does not handle ticket sales for this event. Tickets must be purchased directly through the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans website at https://www.nvssc.org/burns.
