How do you become a member of Jamestowne Society?

Membership in the Jamestowne Society is by invitation. To begin the application process, please contact a member of the Jamestowne Society whom you know, or the Jamestowne Society Company most convenient to you, and express your interest in becoming a member.

How do I join the First Family of Virginia?

Membership is strictly by invitation only. No membership list is made available. However, the Order of the First Families of Virginia sponsors the publication of Adventurers of Purse and Person, which provides genealogical information on early colonists through the first six generations.

Can you live in Jamestown VA?

Jamestown remained the capital until 1699, when it was moved to Williamsburg. After that several families owned and lived on Jamestown Island. Although a historic site today, there is still a private residence on the island.

What does the Jamestown society do?

Welcome To Jamestowne Society The Society has a range of activities, from visiting early American sites, providing an annual graduate fellowship for research on Colonial Virginia prior to 1700, funding the restoration of records, and supporting preservation of Colonial sites.

How much does it cost to join Jamestowne Society?

You can review the qualifications for joining here. The fee for lifetime membership in the Jamestowne Society is $400. All members must be descendants of of Qualifying Ancestors. Our Society has confirmed over 900 individuals that are registered in its Index of Qualifying Ancestors.

How long does it take to do Jamestown Settlement?

We recommend you plan at least two hours for your visit, but many visitors end up staying longer when they see how much history is actually here. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes as the Historic site is about three-quarters of a mile long.

How many Jamestown descendants are there?

The second was through “Person,” defined as immigrants to Virginia with descendants who arrived between 1607 and 1625. The compilation has identified 109 individuals and their descendants that fit into one of those categories.