This year marks the 300th Anniversary of the founding of the Huguenot Colony at Manakin, Virginia. Intended to be a French-only town, the original colony was a haven for French Protestants who had fled religious persecution.
The Manakin Huguenot Society is having an Open House at the Society's headquarters from 2 to 5 p.m. on October 21; it is open to the public. Celebrants can use the research library, talk to Living History interpreters, and tour the 1895 church, which still contains elements of the very first church.
At 7 p.m., the 300th Anniversary Banquet will take place at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. The entire building and its exhibits will be open. Reservations are necessary for this event. Invitations can be requested by sending an e-mail to carolc11@aol.com.
A history of the colony and a list of founders are on the society's Web site. There are also links to many sources that can assist with research on Manakin families.
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