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Who We Are
In 2012, a small group of history-minded friends wondered if there were others just as enthralled by the Regency period.  As it turns out, there were.

Since then, the Regency Society of Virginia (RSV) has actively sought to engage those who have an interest of any kind in the years between 1790-1820.  Our volunteer-run group includes everyone from professional historians to newly-won Regency fans of the
Bridgerton series, resulting in a diversity of perspectives and expertise that makes our understanding of this interesting period increasingly multidimensional.

So stop wondering if you're alone, and be a part of a community that understands your fascination with the past.  The Regency Society of Virginia is eager to welcome you!




Upcoming Events
Jan
19
Join our friends at JASNA Southeastern Virginia for a delightful afternoon of Regency-era fun at their Winter Tea & Dance event! Put on your best attire (historic or modern) and enjoy a traditional English afternoon tea followed by games and lively dances from the early 19th century. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this event is perfect for Austen enthusiasts of all levels. Make new friends, indulge in delicious treats, and twirl around the dance floor with the help of an experienced caller. Let's ring in the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in style!
Jan
21
Meet Lady Fortescue and her band of hapless aristocrats in this inaugural book of M. C. Beaton's "Poor Relations" series.
Jan
23
The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts (110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk, VA) will host the exhibit, "Celebrate Lafayette: Soldier, Statesman, Champion of Human Rights" from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, March 1, 2025. The exhibit highlights memorabilia from the Farewell Tour and other vintage items on loan from American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) member Bill Cole. The AFL's traveling panels and a detailed map of the Farewell Tour route through the 24 states that Lafayette visited will also be on display. The free opening night reception includes French appetizers, three Lafayette wines from the Williamsburg Winery, and "Heart of Lafayette" limited release beer from Post Secondary Brewing in Portsmouth. Come and listen to a pianist playing the music that Lafayette would have heard. AFL member Frank Womble will give an update on the bicentennial events in Suffolk. The presenting sponsor for the evening is TowneBank.
Jan
24
Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!
Feb
7
Join us for a beginner-friendly English Country Dance class!
Feb
11
Have questions about the Valentine's Ball? Get them answered here!
Feb
15
Join us for an evening of music, dancing, food, and fun!
Feb
18
Traverse the European continent during the winter of 1815 as Louisa Catherine Adams journeys to meet her husband, John Quincy Adams in Paris.
Recent Articles
Membership
Congratulations to Our New Officers!
A new slate of officers has been elected for the 2025-2027 term!
Dec 23, 2024
News
Coming Soon: Updates to the Member App!
Service outages for app to make way for a new look!
Dec 3, 2024
Victory Ball News
Registration for the Valentine's Ball is now open to all!
Non-member registration is now open for the Valentine's Ball.
Nov 15, 2024
News
Two Tickets to the SOLD OUT Fredericksburg Ball Available
We've got a line on 2 tickets to this anticipated and sold out event!
Nov 13, 2024
Rejoice! A New Jane Austen Festival is on the Horizon!
Jane Fest is moving to a new venue in a new state and is coming in 2025!
Nov 2, 2024
Victory Ball News
Registration for Twelfth Night and Valentine's Ball Now Open!
Tickets are now available for two great events at the start of 2025!
Nov 2, 2024