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  • Emily Sneff

    Author’s Talk—When the Declaration of Independence Was News

    Historian Emily Sneff discusses her new book that reveals the stories of how the Declaration of Independence was communicated in the United States and around the Atlantic World. In 1776, people could hear the Declaration of Independence proclaimed in public squares and read it in the pages of their local newspapers. Histories of the Declaration typically recount the work that took place inside the Continental Congress, focusing on the men tasked with drafting the text. Although Congress declared independence, the work of spreading the news involved various individuals, ranging from printers and post riders to ship captains, clerks and translators. Drawing from the book, this talk provides fresh perspectives on the Declaration of Independence by focusing on the earliest public readings and print reactions to independence in English and European languages.

  • Bacon’s Rebellion: The First American Revolution

    On May 9, 2026, AHP’s President Jay Dickey gave a talk in Denver, Colorado on one of the major events in the early years of the Virginia Colony. Jay’s talk was entitled “Bacon’s Rebellion: The First American Revolution.” Jay  delivered 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.

  • Santa Clara Heritage Expo

    Central Library 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA, United States

    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

  • 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.  

  • Ghosts from the Past: the History of Northern Nevada’s Pioneer Cemeteries

    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.

  • Commemoration of the 350th Anniversary of King Philip’s 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  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.