During the month of July, Join us in the birthplace of American democracy – America’s Historic Triangle. American Evolution is organizing the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in the Western Hemisphere, which was held in the summer of 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia.

Public programming in Virginia’s Greater Williamsburg Area will
commemorate 400 years of American Democracy.

Registration for the 400th Anniversary of America’s First Representative Legislative Assembly is now closed. To be added to our waiting list, please email RSVP2019@jyf.virginia.gov. Be sure to include your full name, title, phone number and company.

JULY EVENTS

HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE

Join us to commemorate the 400th General Assembly!

  • Special tours

  • Exhibits

  • Family activities 

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JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT

Jamestown Settlement will present “Origins of American Democracy” month-long programs in July culminating in “Democracy Weekend” on July 27-28. Join us for:

  • Themed tours

  • Interpretive programs

  • New 1619 Exhibits featuring the “Pory Papers”

  • Military exercises

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HIGHLIGHTS

July 30, 2019

On July 30, the 400th Commemorative Ceremony of the First Legislative Assembly will convene in a special joint session. Representatives will include members from:

  • Virginia General Assembly

  • Congress

  • State legislatures nationwide

THEMED

TOURS

LIVE

PERFORMANCES

DISTINGUISHED

GUESTS

SPECIAL

CEREMONIES

AMERICAN EVOLUTION FANFARE TO DEMOCRACY CONCERT

Presented by Riverside Health System

July 30, 2019 | 8:00 pm

FREE CONCERT

Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy!

  • Americana music under the big tent

  • Food trucks

  • America: Made in Virginia merchandise for sale

  • An evening for the entire family

Please review the list of Prohibited Items for the public event. 

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BOOK ROOMS
at the Williamsburg Lodge.

  • The American Evolution room block is now closed.  Please contact the Williamsburg Lodge reservations desk at 800-261-9530 to book your accommodations directly.