Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and the Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
2025-04-09 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
April 9, 2025: Commemorating The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord: “Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride, and the Shot Heard ‘Round the World”
On April 9, 2025, AHP President Jay Dickey spoke to the Sacramento chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. On April 19 2025, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the battle of Lexington & Concord, the battle that started our American Revolution. Jay covered the key events leading up to Revere’s famous ride, the critical role played by Dr. Joseph Warren (who was later shot and killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill), the flight of Samual Adams and John Hancock from Boston, and the aftermath of the battle. Today, Revere’s ride has attained mythic status in the history of the Revolution, thanks in part to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem published in 1861 entitled “Paul Revere’s Ride”. What were the real facts? Jay explored that question and others in his talk.

Luncheon with Our Founding Father John Adams
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | North Tahoe Event Center, North Tahoe Event Center 8318 CA-28, Kings Beach, CA 96143, United States, Kings Beach, NV, 96143, United States
A Special Luncheon with Our Founding Father John Adams: A Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of The Second Continental Congress, The Appointment of General Washington as Commander in Chief, and the Beginnings of an Independent Nation of Free People

Join American Heritage Partners for a special luncheon on May 10, 2025 at the North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach in Lake Tahoe, California, featuring a performance by noted Chautauqua Mike Lebsock. Mr. Lebsock will appear as John Adams, speaking to us after the end of the Revolutionary War. Mr. Adams will share with us his recollections of the momentous events that took place in Philadelphia in May 1775, following the outbreak of the American Revolution in April 1775 at Lexington & Concord. It was on May 10, 1775 that the Second Continental Congress convened at Carpenter Hall to begin deliberations over the way forward: to seek peace with Great Britain, or to seek independence? Congress decided to do both: it created the Continental Army, but also sent its famous “Olive Branch Petition” to King George III. In the midst of this, the Battle of Bunker Hill took place. John Adams was at the center of these sessions and was a guiding force in the drafting of the “Declaration of the Cause and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.” Mr. Adams will recall for us the sometimes-heated debates that took place at Carpenter Hall, and the behind-the-scenes negotiations that were conducted in nearby taverns. He’ll also discuss his private meetings and conversations with the likes of Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson Patrick Henry, and other key political leaders, many of whom he knew well.
This event is co-sponsored by the Battle Born Patriots Chapter, Nevada Sons of the American Revolution, the Nevada Society of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America, the Sacramento chapter of Founding Forward and the Nevada Mayflower Society. Tickets are $45 per person, which includes a sumptuous buffet lunch, no host bar, a performance by the Battle Born Patriots Color Guard and commanding views of the Lake!

Westward Ho!
2025-06-01 00:00
June 2025: Westward Ho! AHP co-sponsors the 76th annual “Wagon Train” from South Lake Tahoe to Placerville, California.
In June 2025, the Highway 50 Association will host the 76th annual “Wagon Train,” a multi-day recreation of the first wagon trains that crossed the Sierras into California during the Gold Rush era. This event pays tribute to the pioneers who braved the dangers of the mountain crossing and carved out new lives in the new state of California. AHP is pleased to be an official co-sponsor of this event and will have its own wagon. We invite you to attend with your family and friends. For further information, go to the website of the Highway 50 Association. Here’s the link: https://www.hwy50wagontrain.com/index.html

Saving the Past: The Incredible Story of Jamestown Rediscovery’s Archaeological Work at Jamestown Colony, and Its Race to Save the Remaining Archaeological Record of the First Permanent English Settlement in North America
2025-09-13 11:30 - 14:00 | The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 780 Del Monte Ln, Reno, 89511, United States
Saving the Past: The Incredible Story of Jamestown Rediscovery’s Archaeological Work at Jamestown Colony, and Its Race to Save the Remaining Archaeological Record of the First Permanent English Settlement in North America
On September 13, 2025, American Heritage Partners and the Northern California Company of the Jamestown Society are co-hosting a special luncheon featuring a fascinating lecture about the archaeological work being done at the historic Jamestown Colony, and the thousands of artifacts that have been unearthed at the site of the original Jamestown Fort and surrounding areas on the James River. Our special guest speaker will be Mr. Michael Lavin, Director of Collections and Conservation at Jamestown Rediscovery, whose archaeologists have uncovered countless treasures and continue to make astounding discoveries. Mr. Lavin will share some of those discoveries with us and explain the critical role that archaeology has played in our understanding of life in the earliest permanent English settlement in the New World. He also will talk about how climate change is posing an existential threat to the Jamestown site, and why public and private support for Jamestown Rediscovery’s work is so critically needed to complete the work before priceless artifacts are forever lost.

South San Francisco:
Location: The Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco
Meal Selection – Salmon with Champagne Sauce, vegetables and rice OR Veal Roast with potatoes and vegetables
Cost – $25 in person

$10 virtual attendance via Zoom only

Reno:
Location: The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 780 Del Monte Ln, Reno, NV 89511
Meal: Assorted buffet
Cost – $25 in person

$10 virtual attendance via Zoom only

Registration is open

Presentation on 250th Anniversary of the Siege of Quebec with Jay Dickey
2025-12-06 11:00 - 13:00
On December 6, 2025, AHP President Jay Dickey will deliver a talk on one of the defining events in the American Revolution, involving one of the greatest villains of the 18th century. The talk is entitled “Before He Was a Traitor: Benedict Arnold and the Siege of Quebec.” 250 years ago in 1775, American troops launched an expedition that was dubbed the “Arnold Expedition,” the purpose of which was to march from Massachusetts through the forests of northern Maine in the middle of winter, surprise British forces in Quebec, and seize the otherwise impregnable British fort there. Invading Canada was a fixation of many of the Revolutionary War leaders, and Arnold volunteered to lead the expedition. Other notable soldiers who joined him were Daniel Morgan, General Richard Montgomery and Aaron Burr. The march to Canada and the siege itself were disasters for the Americans. Many soldiers died on the way to Canada, and when Arnold made the decision to attack the British fort in a snowstorm on New Year’s Eve, the Americans were crushed, with many men killed or taken prisoner. Arnold himself was badly wounded. Yet, he emerged a hero of the battle, and soon became a revered military leader. Jay will share the story of Arnold’s heroism, and the courage of the American troops who took on an impossible task. Jay’s talk will be presented to the Cascade Centennial chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, located in Seattle, Washington.

Robert Burns Celebration
2026-01-31 16:00 - 19:30 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, Nevada, 89595, United States
In January 2026, AHP once again is a corporate sponsor of the annual Robert Burns Celebration in Reno Nevada, hosted by the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans (“NSSC”), honoring one of the greatest Scottish poets in history. This annual event is a “blow out” evening banquet, featuring the full array of Scottish traditional entertainment, food (including haggis!), raffle items, and most importantly, a free scotch whisky tasting. AHP supports the NSSC because of the major impact Scottish-Americans have had on our shared American history, including many famous political leaders such as Presidents James Madison and James Monroe, and Founding Fathers Patrick Henry and Alexander Hamilton.

To learn more about this fun event, and to register to attend, click here.

Civil War Spy: The Southern Belle Who Took Down the Confederacy
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:30 | J Resort, 345 N Arlington Ave,, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Registration Opens December 15, 2025
Civil War Spy: The Southern Belle Who Took Down the Confederacy
Where: J Resort Hotel, Reno
When: February 28, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1:30 pm.; 3-course plated lunch
On February 28, 2026, AHP will host a special luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City Nevada, where we will be treated to a performance by noted Chautauqua Kim Harris. Kim will reenact the life story of Elizabeth Van Lew, who lived in the heart of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia during the American Civil War, but whose sympathies were with the Union. She became an extremely effective spy for the Union Army, and was later lauded by General Ulysses S. Grant for her contributions to the Union Army’s victory over Robert E. Lee and his Army of the Potomac in 1865. Ms. Harris’ performance will tell the story of Van Lew’s dangerous work, and her amazing courage. Registration for this special lunch will open in December 2025. Admission is $30 per person, including a very nice plated lunch.
Registration will open soon
Cost: $30 per person
Menu:
• Caesar Salad Romaine Hearts, Shaved Parmesan, Torn Ciabatta Croutons, Caesar Style Dressing
• Artisan Breads, Butter
Meal Options

Herb Marinated Chicken Breast, Wild Rice Pilaf, Fresh Herbs, Goat Cheese, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Pesto Sauce

Skuna Bay Salmon, Creamy Farro, Broccolini, Lemon Caper Sauce

Lemon Tart Dessert

PLEASE SELECT THE NUMBER OF TICKETS BEFORE PURCHASING

Bacon’s Rebellion: The First American Revolution
2026-05-09
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 Company, 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
2026-07-04
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.
