The Order of First Families of Virginia 1607-1624/5 celebrates the legacy of the first permanent English Colony of Virginia. The Order is dedicated to promoting, through research and education, the history of Virginia, its founding families and the ideas planted in Historic Jamestown, which grew to become the United States of America.
About
The Order of First Families of Virginia 1607-1624/5 promotes historical, biographical and genealogical research concerning Virginia history during the period when she was the only one of the thirteen original colonies. The Order publishes the definitive work on Virginia genealogy, Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5, now in its Fourth Edition, which traces the first…
Scholarships
The Order of First Families of Virginia awards merit-based scholarships to outstanding graduate students whose research deepens our understanding of the foundational history of the United States. Each year, the Order offers support to a graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in Colonial American History at The College of William & Mary through its scholarship…
Events
The Order supports a number of events across the state of Virginia and members’ states and hosts an annual banquet in Washington, D.C. UPCOMING EVENTS 2024 BanquetThe 2024 Annual Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C. PAST EVENTS