INSIDE JYF FALL 2022

INSIDE

JYF

from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What an amazing year at JYF! It is with gratitude that we share the latest issue of INSIDE JYF and showcase the remarkable work being done at our museums to educate, interpret, preserve and inspire audiences about American history.

Our special double issue acknowledges the generous support of donors in our Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report. In partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s JYF Board of Trustees, the JYF, Inc. Board of Directors works to cultivate donors and expand funding to support programs at the two museums while managing our endowments and offering invaluable guidance to museum leadership.

Inside, discover what’s new on the horizon — notably the long-awaited “Reign & Rebellion” special exhibition that debuts in November. For the first time, JYF presents a double special exhibition — simultaneously at both museums — to showcase rare artifacts that reveal the complex stories of the legacies of the Stuart monarchy in the development of Virginia — its geography and its people. And, we’re grateful to the many donors who have contributed to the special exhibition as well as a number of intriguing special programs that will take place in its nearly yearlong run.

Stories highlight successes of employees and volunteers this past year and show how JYF cares for its collection, reaches students and teachers, and tells inclusive perspectives of our shared history, then and now.

Many wonderful things await JYF in 2023 with a full calendar of events and the return of the popular Director’s Series — all designed to reach existing and new audiences. You’ll also learn about groundwork for the Virginia American Revolution 250th Commemoration.

On behalf of everyone at JYF, we offer our sincerest appreciation for the enduring support of time and resources to sustain and strengthen our world-class museums.

Warm Regards,

Christy S. Coleman Executive Director

INSIDE JYF

MORGAN CULBERTSON TRACY PERKINS Editors

JOAN HEIKENS JANET KANE Production Management HOLLAND WINSLOW Designer

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS

Alexis Becker

Lisa Bishop

Cindy Daniel

Constance Graham

Jamie Helmick

Jane Hohensee

Heather Hower

Erin Koch

Lianne Koch Lisa Lucas Emily McCarty Cathy Fox Rawlins Deana Ricks

Meghan van Joosten Candis Wimberly

STAFF WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS

Anne Marie Baker, Cindy Daniel, Katherine Egner Gruber, Jamie Helmick, Heather Hower, Janet Kane, Elizabeth Mancano, Emily McCarty, Steven Prokopchak, Katie Schinabeck, Abigail Schumann, Bly Straube, Cheryl Wilson

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INSIDE JYF

Volume 3, No. 3 – printed October 2022

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, fosters through its museums—Jamestown Settlement and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown—an awareness and understanding of the early history, settlement, and development of the United States through the convergence of American Indian, European, and African cultures and the enduring legacies bequeathed to the na tion.

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About the Cover

Before the Revolution, Virginia was a jewel in Britain’s crown. George Washington, before leading patriots in rebellion, wore this copper gorget engraved with the ancient coat of arms of Virginia, with the colony’s original motto, En Dat Virginia Quartam meaning “Behold, Virginia gives the fourth.” Virginia, which still maintains the “Old Dominion” moniker, was claimed as the fourth English dominion after the unified England and Scotland, along with France and Ireland. The “Reign & Rebellion” special exhibition opening in November at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown features this circa-1774 gorget belonging to Washington on loan from the collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Read more about Washington in “Reign & Rebellion” on Page 4.

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Gourd-geous!

Virginia’s Indigenous Peoples

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Benin Bronzes

Every object in the JYF collection has a story, and sometimes the story can be complex with interweaving paths of origin and significance.

A pair of objects on display at Jamestown Settlement produced in the Kingdom of Benin—a plaque cast featuring the figure of a Benin court official and a brass ceremonial knife—have led JYF leaders to contemplate its rights to ownership and interpretation of this cultural heritage.

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Reign & Rebellion Two-fold Special Exhibition Examines Monarchy’s Influence on the Old Dominion

“Reign & Rebellion” a special exhibition at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown debuting November 5 proves that the specter of the reign of the Stuart monarchs is a lot closer than you think. Perhaps nowhere else is this more embodied than in George Washington, who led the quintessential rebellion against British authority during the American Revolution.

In fact, if there hadn’t been the Stuarts, there may not have been a George Washington.

The English Civil Wars of the mid-17th century prompted a new wave of immigration to Virginia.

During the tumultuous wars and after Charles I was executed in 1649, some royalist supporters of the monarchy fled, finding little to no future for themselves in England and hoping to make a start in Virginia. As a royal colony, Virginia was sympathetic to those who remained loyal to the monarchy.

It was within this context that John and Lawrence Washington immigrated to the colony with their royalist loyalists in tow. When Charles II was restored to the throne, he rewarded some of his loyal supporters with land grants in Virginia, helping the future “First Families of Virginia” solidify their dominance and political control in the colony, which he may have referred to as his “faithful old dominion.”

This is how George Washington came to be born in Westmoreland County in 1732, the great-grandson of John Washington who arrived in Virginia in 1657. Boy George spent some of his childhood at Little Hunting Creek Plantation, located on a land grant from Charles II.

Copper gorget belonging to George Washington, circa 1774. Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Washington was well aware of his English ancestry, continuing to sport his family’s ancient coat of arms which once adorned the 16th-century stained glass panels on his ancestral home in England. A shield featuring three red stars atop two red bars on a white field, Washington incorporated the coat of arms into many elements of Mount Vernon including his personal bookplates, wax seals, and even livery worn by those enslaved there.

It is important to remember that before he was a rebellious patriot, Washington supported the reign of British monarchs, fighting on behalf of British land claims during the French and Indian War and fulfilling his duty to participate in Virginia’s militia.

An engraved title page and frontispiece of Queen Elizabeth in the first edition of William Camden's book, "Annales: The True and Royall History of the famous Empresse Elizabeth, Queene of England France and Ireland &C...

Wherein all such memorable things as happened during her blessed raigne," London, 1625. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, JS96.05.

Online: America’s Imperfect Fabric

Do you have what it takes to overcome the Stuart legacy? Interact with key themes in the “Reign & Rebellion” exhibition opening in November by accessing an engaging set of activities online. An introductory splash page gives way to a colorful map containing tile hotspots that cover the six key themes of the exhibition. When users touch a tile, an activity on that theme is revealed. Each activity includes a reflection on the theme and an opportunity to find out how each topic connects with the Stuart monarchy and modern-day legacies. The online interactive was produced by Trivium, in partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation team. Explore the interactive at jyfmuseums.org/reigninteractive

Convergence of Cultures in Stuart Era

When colonists arrived in Tsenacommacah and established the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown, they brought with them English history, culture and attitudes that entwined with those of Virginia’s Indigenous population and individuals forcibly brought from Africa. This convergence during the Stuart era prompted turbulent engagements with ideas about class, religion, the role of government, and evolving constructs of race. “Reign & Rebellion” explores the complex legacies of the Stuart’s rule in Virginia through the personal stories of those who lived it.

Detail of paramount chief Powhatan from “Map of Ould Virginia,” John Smith’s Generall Historie, 1627. James town-Yorktown Foundation, JS38463.

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Washington likely wore this copper gorget well before Virginia and her fellow colonies rebelled against the British. Now in the collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society, the gorget bears the coat of arms of Virginia along with the motto  En Dat Virginia Quartam —"Virginia Gives the Fourth." When Washington wore this gorget before the American Revolution, Virginia was the fourth dominion in the British Empire. In 1775 however, Washington donned a different uniform and led not only the Old Dominion, but a new nation, into open rebellion.

—Katherine Egner Gruber, Curatorial Manager

“Reign & Rebellion” is supported in part by James City County and York County, with additional support from The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation, James D. & Pamela J. Penny, Dominion Energy: Actions Speak Louder, the Robins Foundation and Sue H. Gerdelman.

Reign & Rebellion

Programs

November 5

"Who Conspires?" An Immersive Escape Room Murder Mystery

Be one of the first to explore “Reign & Rebellion” at Jamestown Settlement before heading to James Fort to participate in an immersive escape room murder mystery with ties to the 1605 gunpowder plot to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament. Spaces are limited for this ticketed evening event.

Recommended for ages 14 and up. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

December 3

Talking History Lecture: "One Exhibit, Two Museums"

Join the “Reign & Rebellion” team of curators, historians and exhibition planners at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown to discover the challenges and considerations behind mounting the simultaneous exhibitions at two museums spanning four centuries of history. Free presentation begins at 2 p.m. with advance registration.

January 28

Burns & Booze

Enjoy an after-hours look at “Reign & Rebellion” at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Then step into a cozy evening of rebellious inspiration to learn more about “The Glorious Revolution” that dethroned a king, the Jacobite Rebellions, Robert Burns and the politics of poetry. Guests can sign up to share their own rebellious verse during an open mic experience. Free evening event with advance registration required.

April 22

Counter Cultures: Reign

Power structures of the Indigenous, West Central African and English cultures and their impact on 17th-century Virginia play out as guests explore “Reign & Rebellion” at Jamestown Settlement, intertwined with a day of lively presentations and interactive sessions.

Learn more at jyfmuseums.org/reignandrebellion.

Queen Elizabeth II observes reproduction armor from Fred Scholpp, historical interpreter in Jamestown Settlement's re-created fort, during her 2007 visit during America's 400th Anniversary commemoration.

REMEMBERING BRITAIN’S LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH Queen Elizabeth II

Remembering the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, and her connection to Virginia.

During two historic commemorative visits to Virginia in 1957 and 2007, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation was honored to have hosted Queen Elizabeth II, along with her late husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

To commemorate the 350th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English settlement, Queen Elizabeth II addressed nearly 40,000 people on the mall of Jamestown Festival Park in October 1957. A half-century later in May 2007 at Jamestown Settlement, the royal couple returned for Jamestown’s 400th anniversary, with public fanfare and military salutes in observance of the four centuries of history linking Britain and Virginia.

In tribute to her memory, the JamestownYorktown Foundation invited the public to sign a book of condolences that was shared with the British Embassy. View a photo slideshow and videos of her 1957 and 2007 visits at jyfmuseums.org/queenelizabeth.

In honor of Jamestown's 350th anniversary in 1957, Queen Elizabeth II views a copy of the Magna Carta on display at Jamestown Festival Park.

AP PHOTO/STEVE HELBER, POOL

PHOTO BY CHILES T.A. LARSON

JYF & Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Partner for

The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg held its 41st annual Shrimp Feast at Jamestown Settlement in September, forging a new partnership with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation to raise awareness and funds to support local children’s organizations.

Over the years, the popular event has generated more than a million dollars for local charitable organizations that help Kiwanis Club to carry out its mission to improve the world, one child and one community at a time, starting in Williamsburg.

More than 200 volunteers supported the Shrimp Feast at Jamestown Settlement’s mall, a large greenspace that offered a perfect location for all-you-can-eat shrimp and sounds of the Chong Band from Virginia Beach as well as face painting for families. VIP guest experiences were available in tented areas.

“Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation’s partnership with Kiwanis Club is a testament to its commitment to their community,” said Mike Rock, co-chair of the Shrimp Feast Committee.

Along with JYF, a number of local businesses supported Williamsburg’s long-standing event. Among them were Chesapeake Bank, Chesapeake Wealth Management, Chesapeake Payment Services, Bud’s Heating and Plumbing, Midtown Row, Williamsburg Jewelers, The Tide and WYDaily, Henry S. Branscome, Mega Auto Spa, Quarterpath Dental, Atlantic Union Bank, Truist, GYMGUYZ, WMBG, Virginia Beer Company, and Second Street American Bistro.

This year’s Shrimp Feast benefited Colonial CASA, Dream Catchers, Grove Christian Outreach and the Williamsburg Regional Library’s Kiwanis Kids Idea Studio. Funds raised also support the Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs (SLP): K-Kids and the Bug Program in local elementary schools, Builders Club in middle schools, Key Club in high schools, and CKI at William & Mary.

The annual Shrimp Feast is set to return to Jamestown Settlement on September 9, 2023.

Stewarding the JYF Collection Benin Bronzes Under Scrutiny

Every object in the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation collection has a story, and sometimes the story can be complex with interweaving paths of origin and significance.

A pair of objects produced in the Kingdom of Benin (present-day Nigeria)—a brass ceremonial knife and plaque cast with the figure of a Benin court official—are currently on display in Jamestown Settlement’s permanent gallery. Acquired at auction 20 years ago, JYF leadership is now contemplating its rights to the ownership and interpretation of this cultural heritage.

Research into the provenance of these Benin objects connects their initial appearance in the art market to the well-known Punitive Expedition of 1897. This retaliatory military exercise orchestrated by the British against the Kingdom of Benin resulted in the seizure of thousands of objects as “war booty” that ended up in the hands of museums, dealers and private individuals. The looted materials, collectively known as “the Benin bronzes,” consist of objects of brass, ivory, wood, iron, cloth, leather and coral.

Although Nigeria has actively sought restitution of its cultural materials since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1960, the museum world’s conscience about how these objects left Africa in the first place has recently been

French president Emmanuel Macron promised in 2017 to return, on either a temporary or permanent basis, the African artifacts held in French museums. A year later, museum officials from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom formed the Benin Dialog Group to work in partnership with Nigerian officials to not only return looted materials but to help establish the Edo Museum of West African Art in Benin City as a suitable future repository for these objects.

While this restitution would yield possession of the objects to their rightful owners, it does not necessarily mean that museums will be returning all of their “Benin Bronzes” to Nigeria. The Smithsonian Institution recently agreed to return 29 of its bronzes to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments with the understanding that some of the objects may return as long-term loans with Nigerian curatorial guidance. In July 2022, 20 German museums transferred ownership of more than 1,000 objects to Nigerian authorities with the agreement that some of the artifacts could remain on display in Germany as cultural ambassadors for Nigeria.

While JYF has not received a formal request for the repatriation of its Benin objects, curators and museum leaders—as stewards of the collection—are taking a proactive stance to determine the best way forward for these materials. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts also has Benin bronzes in its collection and Dr. Ndubuisi C. Ezeluomba, its curator of African Art, has agreed to collaborate with JYF curators in provenance research and documentation of the African artifacts as well as in navigating the delicate process of repatriation.

To date, an exhibit label has been added to the display cases near JYF’s Benin bronzes to inform museum guests about the unusual circumstances behind these objects.

“The Terror of Tobermory,” records that Stephenson picked up the knife from a ceremonial altar in the Benin royal palace.

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, JYF2000.23.

—Bly Straube, Ph.D., FSA Senior Curator

Brass Benin Plaque

The brass plaque (JYF2003.20) acquired by the JamestownYorktown Foundation at Sotheby’s New York in 2003 depicts the figure of a Benin court official cast in relief by the lost wax method. A description by a European who visited the Benin Royal Palace in the late 17th century described buildings with pillars on which were mounted from top to bottom “copper casts on which pictures of their war exploits and battles are engraved.” When the British seized the palace they found all the brass plaques “buried in the dirt of ages, in one house.” These 16th- and 17th-century objects, depicting kings, priests, court officials, historical events and important cultural cere monies, were being stored as a visual historical record for the Edo culture that had no written language. Interestingly, the Edo verb for “to remember” is sa-e-y-ama, which literally translates to “cast a motif in bronze.” Over 900 of these plaques are now in museums and private collections around the world.

Unlike the Benin knife, which remained in one family, the Benin plaque traveled in 1897 through a German dealer who had a trading post on the Benin River and is documented as acquiring 176 of the looted pieces from British soldiers. The plaque then moved through two German collectors to a German museum before reaching a collection and gallery in New York, and later to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.

Teachers Immersed in History

at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Make ready! Teachers—armed with an array of teaching methods from the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Summer Teacher Institute at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown—are bringing their summer experiences back to their classrooms.

In July, a total of 20 teachers from 18 Virginia public school districts were immersed in a week of interactive lessons on American history, with JYF educators and historical interpreters as their instructors. Teachers in Grades 4-7 delved into the shared stories of Patriots and Loyalists, Africans and Native Americans, soldiers and civilians, and other key figures who comprise the story of the American Revolution.

Teachers analyzed some of the nation’s founding documents and other primary sources, enjoyed 18th-century dishes, played the role of Revolutionary War spies, spun wool and broke flax—all to discover new and revolutionary ideas to bring the 18th century to life for students in their classrooms.

“The Teacher Institute has been an invaluable part of my professional development and has greatly enhanced my teaching,” said Laurie Robertson, a fifth-grade teacher from Lynchburg who has attended summer sessions at both Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Teachers at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown’s Summer Teacher Institute build Revolutionary War fortifications. View a video of teacher reflections of the 2022 Summer Teacher Institute at jyfmuseums.org/teacherinstitute.

“The hands-on experiences, rigorous teaching and innovative ideas from the JYF staff, as well as collaboration with other teachers, are all amazing,” Robertson said. “In my classroom, I now have knowledge, resources and artifacts to share with my students and co-teachers. I have lesson plans at my disposal that I was able to develop and observe [implemented] at the institute. Any teacher would be fortunate to have this experience to take back to their colleagues and students.”

Teachers credit the generous donor support for enabling them to participate in the weeklong professional development opportunity. This year’s Summer Teacher Institute was made possible thanks to generous support of the JamestownYorktown Foundation, Inc. Annual Fund, the Abbitt Family Foundation, the Charles S. and Millicent P. Brown Family Foundation, Audrael and John Chiricotti, Randy and Shelby Hawthorne, and Wilma and Marc Sharp.

Marie Baker,

Teacher Appreciation Summer in Review

JYF’s Teacher Appreciation Summer initiative

June 1 to August 31 reached more than 3,000 teachers, who were able to visit Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown free of charge with a valid school ID. Teachers received a discount in the JYF museum shops to purchase classroom resources, from books to teaching objects. While supplies lasted, 500 teachers received kits of reproduction objects and details on how each object could be used to aide classroom instruction. See story about 3D reproduction objects on Page 5 of the Annual Report.

Teachers collaborate on lesson plans to take back to the classroom.

The Unique Beauty of Gourd Art

Born, raised and living in Virginia, Deborah Wilkinson is a citizen of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe, based in King William County, Virginia. She describes herself as a Native American artist crafting modern

gourd art integrated with Eastern Woodlands culture. Gourd crafting is something she does to stay spiritually connected to her roots.

Deborah is a self-taught artist who discovered a passion for gourd art

after attending a local intertribal cultural class in 2018. She uses different techniques, including wood burning, carving, painting and embellishments when crafting a gourd.

All gourds are unique creations as she works to capture the individual spirit of the objects of her inspiration. Her tribal culture and love of nature are frequently incorporated into the elements of design.

Deborah’s newest gourd designs, featuring sunflowers, dragonflies, geometric motifs and more, are presented in the “Unique and Handmade” area of the main museum shop at Jamestown Settlement.

Deborah Wilkinson

Meet the artist! Deborah Wilkinson integrates Eastern Woodlands culture with modern gourd art to create stunning pieces that reflect her heritage.

Meet Deborah Wilkinson, modern gourd artist, to learn more about what inspires her art. Scan the QR code to access the video.

Indigenous Peoples OF VIRGINIA

Jamie Helmick oversees the Indigenous Peoples Initiative at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and offers a look at contemporary Virginia Indian tribes and the importance of understanding history through a cultural lens.

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tell the shared history of early Virginia, a history that begins with the Indigenous peoples of Tsenacommacah—the eastern Algonquian word for this land.

In order to understand the perspectives of Indigenous people of the past, start your journey by learning about Native people today. After all, history doesn’t just live in the past, it lives in the people that have carried it forward, and few cultural groups are more tenacious guardians of their culture than Virginia Indian peoples.

The histories of Indigenous tribes are rich, diverse and inspiring, but also can be heart-breaking as these histories are steeped in the complexities of colonization and its lasting effect.

Over four hundred years ago, three linguistic groups—Algonquian, Iroquoian and Siouan— composed dozens of tribes living throughout Tsenacommacah and beyond. Of those dozens, today there are 11 state and federally recognized tribes in the Commonwealth of Virginia—Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Chickahominy, Rappahannock, Nottoway, Upper Mattaponi, Nansemond, Monacan, Eastern Chickahominy, Cheroenhaka Nottoway, and Patawomeck.

One of the most commonly asked questions at the museums is “Are there still American Indians living in Virginia?” And the answer is “Yes!” Not only have Virginia Indians resiliently maintained their cultures through the centuries, they are integral to who we are as a state, from the Appalachian Mountains to the Eastern Shore.

We encourage everyone to spend time learning about the modern Virginia Indian tribes, engaging with them whenever possible, and seeking their guidance when studying tribal histories.

Discover more about Virginia tribes today at jyfmuseums.org/virginiatribes

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The Indigenous Peoples Initiative is supported in part by Linda Baker and Mark Sobol.

Virginia Indian Tribes Today

Virginia Indian tribes have maintained their cultures for centuries, sharing their customs with the public and passing down traditions for future generations. Shown, clockwise are members of Chickahominy and Nansemond tribes at a Jamestown Settlement Indigenous Arts Day event, a class on Virginia Indian regalia at the Upper Mattaponi Sharon Indian School, a Mattaponi artist weaving a feathered cape, and a Chickahominy tribal member demonstrating a traditional men’s dance

CREDIT: TRACY Y. ROBERTS

CREDIT: TRACY Y. ROBERTS

NEW JYF LEADERS take the helm

DR. JULIET MACHIE

Deputy Executive Director/Senior Director of Administration

As deputy executive director/senior director for administration, Dr. Juliet Machie oversees JYF departments in finance, information technology, security, facilities and grounds maintenance and retail operations. A seasoned leader, Machie has expertise in organizational development, alignment, strategy, budgeting, planning and enterprise solutions. She has worked predominantly in libraries and higher education throughout her career, notably with experiences in library, leadership, community engagement, government and public relations, and facilities management. She previously served as the executive director of the New Jersey Library Association, working collaboratively with federal, state and local governments and community organizations, and earlier served as an interim executive and strategic consultant for Library Link New Jersey. She has served in leadership roles at the Detroit, Michigan library system, managing capital projects and budgets of up to $51 million. She also served as an adjunct professor at two university graduate programs, teaching library sciences and organizational management.

MELISSA THOMPSON

Chief Development Officer

Melissa Thompson is leading national fundraising efforts of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc., after more than 30 years of progressive development experience, with the past two decades in senior-level positions. She began her development career at William & Mary and later The Citadel and U.S. Naval Institute.

She previously served as chief development officer of the Army Historical Foundation/National Museum of the U.S. Army, developing a robust fundraising operation that increased annual giving 35 percent, year over year. She successfully implemented a $200 million capital campaign for the museum that opened in 2020, raising more than half in a five-year period. She has served as vice president of external affairs for the Historic Annapolis Foundation, increasing membership by 37 percent and fundraising by 116 percent, and then as director of development at National Public Radio, increasing giving by 50 percent during her tenure.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Terry Bond – History is the Cure

his teammates and assembled a sizeable medical kit. It was an extraordinary contribution.

After 34 years at JYF, Bond admits he’s always been keen on finding new ways to teach and opportunities for visitors to learn.

Bond caught the “museum bug” one summer while working at Campus Martius Museum in his home state of Ohio, while finishing his degree in elementary education from Ohio University. Using museum objects to answer visitor questions was a natural fit and a game-changer in teaching methodology.

Behindthe palisade walls of James Fort at Jamestown Settlement, Terry Bond is often found captivating museum guests with medical implements of the 17th century—and inspiring conversations on ailments and cures that faced Jamestown colonists.

“When you look at the history of the English at Jamestown, the health issues were legion,” Bond said. Swellings, fluxes, burning fevers and wounds from unfriendly encounters with Powhatan Indians contributed to the death of over half of the original settlers in the first months after their arrival.

While the types of diseases and disorders are key points of interpretation, Bond was compelled to expand the discus sion to talk about what the settlers did about it. “That really helps visitors understand not only what the colonists were up against, but maybe to a certain extent why they managed to survive.”

Bond knew that before he could tackle visitors’ pre-conceived notions about how primitive historical medical practices were, he had to build a program for it. He worked to compile years of personal research, wrote papers on medical topics with curatorial review and approval, trained

“Here’s a cooler way to teach,” Bond recalled. “I just found that there’s something very satisfying about seeing that light bulb go off in someone’s head, and you helped that person understand that bit of history! Forty years later, I’m still just as excited by that.”

Bond started at JYF interpreting part time in the Continental Army encampment in 1988, followed the next year by a full-time post in James Fort. During his tenure, he’s parlayed his teaching style in Paspahegh town and on board the ships before returning to the fort, where he began to hone that new program he had pondered since the beginning: 17th-century medicine.

“I think that’s been a big part of my interest here,” Bond explained. “The idea that the medical philosophy of the English surgeons might not have been the same as ours, but they knew from their experiences, what worked and what didn’t, and they were willing to experiment and find new techniques.

“They were problem-solvers, just as we are,” he said, “but without aid of a computer.”

—Cindy Daniel,

JYF CELEBRATES SERVICE MILESTONES

JYF Executive Director Christy S. Coleman joined colleagues in June to honor 47 employees and 45 volunteers for service milestones and recognized four staff for excellence.

Four employees—Holland Winslow, Janet Kane, Gretchen Johnson and Eric Speth—received Director’s Awards “for innovation, flexibility, and collaboration at the highest standard.”

Winslow is the graphic designer in Marketing and Public Relations, Kane is the senior manager of Retail Operations, Johnson is the supervisor of the Revolution-era farm and Speth oversees Maritime Services.

Congratulations to this valued group of staff and volunteers.

35 Years: Robert Lanier

25 Years: Charlene Houck, Raymond Hoyle, Samuel McGowan, Stephen Phillips and Anthony Steele

15 Years: Brian Beckley and Renee Poulsen

10 Years: Steven Prokopchak

5 Years: Nakeshia Brown, Anthony Burcher, Beth Floyd, Sarah Haendler, Derek Johnson, Alicia Klimenko, Lisa McGhee, Sharon Tooley and Ashley Woodland

Director’s Award recipients were Holland Winslow, Janet Kane, Gretchen Johnson and Eric Speth.

25 Years: Russell Carlton and Martha Graham

15 Years: Sharon Dillon, Robert Michael, Charlotte Price and Tina Roth

10 Years: Kimberly Carosi, Arthur Edlow, James McGee, Charles Patterson, Betty Turner and Alexandra Vass

5 Years: Jacqueline Bailey, Patrice Beckey, Michael Cassady, Raeven Chatman, James Cochran, Katarina Ewell, Noah Falk, Trinity Hall, Elizabeth Halstead, Carrie Hankes, Allison Hawthorne, Samuel Miller, Ali Najjar, James Smith, Kristen Spivey, Terry Thon and Morgan Woodington

9,500 Hours: Robert Kirchner and George “Dick” Turner. 9,000 Hours: Robert Nichols and Frank Ruiz.

8,000 Hours: Carol Bohlman. 5,000 Hours: Michael Biondi. 3,000 Hours: Bruce Burroughs.

2,500 Hours: Thomas Doty and Kathleen Wotring. 2,000 Hours: William Daigneault and Phyllis Heidel. 1,500 Hours: Thomas Cobb and Gary Sadler. 1,000 Hours: Russell Dabney, Dexter Guptil, Jeanne Kinnet, Michael Reischman, Louis Simmons and Arnold Zimmer. 500 Hours: Kelly DeJohn, Anthony Massignan, Travis Stanley, Belinda Tartaglio, James Tartaglio, Michael Tartaglio and Robert Weinberg. 100 Hours: Tori Bridges, Parker Brown, Katheryn Butts, Mike Cecere, Joan Conner, Robert Cunningham, Kenneth Dacier, Cole Dean, Madilynn Dickens, Gary Dunaway, Kenneth Fones-Wolf, Christian Gonzalo, Matthew Green, Ryan Lindley, Meghan Melloy, Ruth Nixon, Jack Peet, Andrew Ray and Deborah White.

Five Summer Interns Join JYF Team

For the first time, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation offered paid sum mer internships for five college students and graduates that presented a range of real-world experiences across the two museums, from Museum Operations and Education to Marketing and Public Relations.

These paid summer internships, an initiative of Executive Director Christy S. Coleman, allowed interns to see how the museums work behind the scenes and contribute to museum programming in meaningful ways. Interns collaborated with full-time staff to take part in film shoots and video editing, write content for an online interactive and digital communications, take photography of summer programs and create social media posts, assist with media visits, develop content for upcoming education programs, and generate customer service information from collection and data entry to analysis, audits and reports. For more information about our internship program, contact Human Resources and Professional Development at hr@jyf.virginia.gov

Shown, from left, are Customer Research intern Caleb Fenton, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate; Digital Media Services intern Diego Pham, a James Madison University School of Media Arts & Design student; Marketing and Public Relations intern Candis Wimberly, a Christopher Newport University graduate; Education intern Ruby Chase, a William & Mary rising senior; and Digital Media Services intern Julia “Jules” Mileski, a William & Mary Historical Anthropology doctoral candidate.

Building Revolutionary Spirit for Virginia’s American Revolution 250

Virginia is revving up to take center stage in the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, laying groundwork for a robust commemoration encompassing every Virginia locality, other states and thousands of partners.

The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), created by the General Assembly in 2020 with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation designated as the primary state agency and fiscal agent, recently elected Delegate Terry L. Austin as chair, Senator Mamie E. Locke as vice chair and welcomed legislative members Senator Tommy Norment, Delegate Ken Plum and Delegate Buddy Fowler to a diverse body of experts representing museums, historic sites, communities and businesses across the Commonwealth. Key commemorative milestones are already underway.

A Revolutionary Website

VA250.org launched with the tagline, “A Revolution of Ideas,” conveying that the American Revolution was more than a war but a revolution of ideas that created a nation—legal, political, military and social—based on founding documents and ideals that continue to inspire America’s march toward a more perfect Union.

Statewide Synergy

Each Virginia locality has been encouraged to form a local VA250 Committee. Grants soon will be available to fund local programs and a dynamic statewide events calendar will offer a platform to amplify and publicize these events across the state.

Scholarly Research

VA250 is partnering with the Omohundro Institute of Early American History, William & Mary and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation to host “For 2026,” a multi-year series to bring together scholars, teachers and citizens

to discuss the latest historical research on the American Revolution and its legacies.

March 10-12 National Kickoff

Virginia hosts the first multi-state anniversary program in the nation in Colonial Williamsburg on March 10-12, 2023, marking the 250th anniversary of the meeting of Virginia’s Committee of Correspondence on March 12, 1773 in the Virginia House of Burgesses. That historic meeting was the first call for collaboration between the colonies— an event that eventually led to revolution and American Independence. Marking that important national milestone, all states are invited to convene in Williamsburg for a special summit to create a shared vision and spirit of optimism and collaboration for the commemoration.

Revved up for VA250? Visit VA250.org or contact VA250 Executive Director Cheryl Wilson at cheryl.wilson@jyf.virginia.gov

on this date in JYF HISTORY 1977

Some people may be surprised that the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation collection encompasses contemporary art—paintings and other artistic expressions that capture how people related to and engaged with the American Revolution through the lens of the bicentennial in the 1970s.

This circa-1977 painting, "George Washington and His Friends," by famed folk artist Harold Finster (1916-2001) is a favorite hidden gem among the JYF Curatorial Services team. Inside the silhouetted bust of George Wash ington, Finster filled the space with depic tions of a wide range of historical figures including Thomas Jefferson, Christopher Columbus, even William Shakespeare.

Though this work appears whimsical, Finster created it with intention, believing he had been tasked by God to complete 5,000 paintings. This painting is number 403.

An American artist and Baptist minister from Georgia, Finster’s paintings and folk art sculptures reflect various art forms from naïve to visionary.

While this piece isn’t currently on display in either of our museums’ main galleries, you can see more examples of his work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, or in your CD collection— Finster provided the cover art for R.E.M.’s album "Reckoning" in 1984, and the Talking Heads’ "Little Creatures" in 1985.

—Katherine Egner Gruber, Curatorial Manager

“George Washington and His Friends” Howard Finster (1916-2001), Georgia, c.1977 Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, YP78.1

calendar of EVENTS

Yorktown Victory Celebration

OCTOBER 15 AT AMERICAN REVOLUTION

MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, join us for a special salute to the 241st anniversary of America’s momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown, featuring artillery firings, gallery exhibits and interpretive programs.

Family Frights

OCTOBER 21 & 22 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, enjoy a unique Halloween-themed evening event designed for children and families featuring festive characters, fun scares, crafts, trick-or-treating and haunted houses. This is an evening ticketed event with two sessions available, 6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m.

SPECIAL EXHIBITION

Reign & Rebellion

LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 5 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT & AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, discover Virginia through the lens of the Stuart monarchy, whose royal foothold influenced early America and shaped the struggles and determination of those who lived in the colony. This special exhibition spans the centuries across both museums and makes connections between the past and our present, to illuminate how the Stuarts—and their legacies in Virginia—are closer than you think. Related special programs on November 5, December 8 and January 28. See Page 9.

Director’s Series: Shannon Lanier

NOVEMBER 16 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, join us for this year’s final program as Executive Director Christy S. Coleman and Veteran TV Host Shannon Lanier discuss the role of journalism and media in American discourse, as well as our shared but complicated legacies with the approach of the 250th commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Veterans Day Commemoration

NOVEMBER 11 AT AMERICAN REVOLUTION

MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, participate in a ceremony to mark the service of military veterans, past and present. All veterans, active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and up to three direct family members can enjoy free admission at both museums.

American Indian Heritage Month

NOVEMBER 26 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, explore the importance of Virginia’s waterways to Native people through history and in a climate-challenged future.

Museum Store Sunday

NOVEMBER 27 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT AND AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, in time for the holiday season, museum shops at both museums will join museum stores worldwide and celebrate with a special 20% discount on total in-store purchases. All purchase support the educational mission of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.

Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia

NOVEMBER 25-26 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT

AND AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, join us the day after Thanksgiving, culinary practices and cooking techniques of 17thand 18th-century Virginia are featured during this two-day event.

Christmastide in Virginia

DECEMBER 18-31 AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT

AND AMERICAN REVOLUTION MUSEUM AT YORKTOWN, experience Virginia colonial holiday traditions with a variety of interpretive programs, cooking demonstrations and musical entertainment. Museums closed December 25.

2023 Director’s Series

JANUARY 18 launches the return of the popular series with Executive Director Christy S. Coleman engaging in enlightening conversations with some of the nation’s prominent scholars and public figures that bring into full view JYF’s mission to raise awareness and understanding of the shared legacies of American history. Sponsored by TowneBank.

2023 EVENTS & PROGRAMS

After Angelo • February 25 | Military Through the Ages • March 18-19 Museums open year-round 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tours and ticket information available at jyfmuseums.org/visit or (757) 253-4838. Check out the complete calendar at jyfmuseums.org/events

ANNUAL REPORT

Support the JYF, Inc. Annual Fund

the gift of history

will last all year round!

The Annual Fund provides unrestricted revenue to be used for our most urgent needs and helps us fulfill our educational mission. What are some of the ways your contribution could help us bring history to life?

• $75 could purchase one classroom resource kit for a teacher in a Title I school

$100 could sponsor a child's summer camp experience

$125 could underwrite the presentation of a virtual educational program

$1,500 could underwrite an intern learning about the museum field

$2,250 could provide a complete wardrobe of authentic period clothing for one of our interpreters

$5,000+ to sponsor a day of professional photography for artifacts to grow an online presence and revenue-generating opportunities

And so much more!

Your Annual Fund contributions make an impact! Visit jyfmuseums.org/donate or contact the Development Office at (757) 253-4139 or giving@jyf.virginia.gov to make your Annual Fund gift today!

FY22 Annual Report table of CONTENTS

This English delftware plate, on loan from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, was found during archaeological excavations on the Drummond plantation site near Jamestown and helps tell the story of Sarah Drummond and her rebellion against and relationship with royal authority in the “Reign & Rebellion” special exhibition opening in November at Jamestown Settlement. The rare 17th-century object— one of only two found archaeologically in Virginia—dons the cover of the JamestownYorktown Foundation, Inc. Annual Report, which celebrates donor contributions and support to the agency this past fiscal year. Courtesy Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

4 Our Mission, Your Impact

A Year in Review of Programming at JYF Museums

6 What A Year It Has Been!

Donors Make a Difference to Museum Education

8 Financial Overview and Philanthropy Report

For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022

10 Annual Report Her alds Donor Stewardship Special Project, Annual Fund & Mathews Legacy Society Donors

12 Leave a Legacy and Support JYF

Learn about the Mathews Legacy Society, IRA Contributions & Annual Fund

CREDIT ROBERT HUNTER

OUR MISSION, YOUR IMPACT A Year in Review of Programming at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an Educational Institution of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Shall Foster Through Its Museums…

The mission of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF) is the basis on which we create, develop and implement new programming, exhibitions and events. Each year, we work to align more closely with this mission and share the relevant stories and history unique to the two museums, and Fiscal Year 2022 was no different.

… An Understanding and Awareness of the Early History, Settlement, and Development of the United States…

In our annual commemorations of historical events–Jamestown Day in May, Liberty Celebration in July, and Yorktown Victory Celebration1 in October–JYF shares the multi-faceted stories and themes of the founding period of the United States through interactive interpretive demonstrations, musical performances and featured exhibition highlights.

Military Through the Ages2 , held each March, provides a unique chronological display of world military history that engages visitors in exploring military encampments and interacting with re-enactors and also learning how changes in the 17th and 18th centuries affected the early settlement and development of early America.

…Through the Convergence of Virginia Indian, European, and African Cultures… The commencement of the Indigenous Peoples Initiative3 heralds a new focus on Indigenous culture through exhibitions, living-history interpretation, historic sites, learning resources and community engagement at JYF. This initiative enhances the representation of Virginia tribes in our museums, builds stronger relationships with tribal communities and gives the tribes an active voice in how JYF tells their story. In alignment with this larger effort, JYF’s special exhibition “ FOCUSED: A Century of Indian Resilience 2 ,” which closed in March 2022, brought a greater emphasis on this contemporary history into the gallery spaces. Through photography and material items, the exhibition invited visitors to explore the resilience of Virginia’s Indian population, focusing on the past century, by highlighting themes central to daily life.

In addition, After Angelo4 in February, Indigenous Arts Day in May, and Juneteenth in June, provided visitors and the local community with an opportunity to celebrate African and Indigenous cultures’ enduring legacies with traditional and contemporary art forms, music, dance and spoken-word performances by a variety of African American and Indigenous artists and craftspeople.

From the end of November through the end of December, Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia and Christmastide in Virginia1 events shared the experience of 17th- and 18thcentury holiday traditions through interpretive programs, foodways and festive musical entertainment of the period for each of the three cultures, noting changes in tradition over time and the timelessness of others.

This year also involved behind-the-scenes work and preparation for new special exhibitions and projects. " Reign & Rebellion" continued to take shape as JYF curators, historians, exhibition and museum programming staff finalized the themes, items for display, interactive components and programming for the launch of the exhibit in November 2022. This special exhibition will span the centuries at both museums and make connections between the past and our present, to illuminate how the Stuarts are closer than we think. As with any project of this scale and magnitude, JYF is grateful for the support of both James City and York counties, Dominion Energy, the Robins Foundation, the Reynolds Foundations and countless Annual Fund contributors.

Additionally, JYF staff and collaborating scholars engaged in examination, evaluation and discussion of enhancements to current gallery exhibits on religion, as well as new programming to examine “Religion and Early America ,” thanks to the generous support of a planning grant from the Lilly Endowment Religion and Cultural Institutes Initiative.

…The Enduring Legacies Bequeathed to the Nation

Beginning in January 2022, JYF kicked off the inaugural Director’s Series. At these events, Executive Director Christy S. Coleman invited leading scholars and public figures to engage in a lively, public discussion on understanding and engaging with the complexities of the shared legacies of American history. In the first half of 2022, JYF welcomed Jason Herbert, Dr. Joanne Freeman (shown at left) and Lonnie G. Bunch III. With the success of the series, JYF looks forward to announcing the 2023 schedule later this year.

As part of JYF’s initiative to engage younger generations of Americans with our shared history and civic duty, JYF joined 130 history museums and civic education organizations in partnership with Made By Us in “ What Freedom Means,” a themed series of civics-related programs and events in June and July. These events are made possible thanks to contributions to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. Annual Fund and along with the following support from: 1York County Arts Commission, 2James City County, 3Linda Baker & Mark Sobol and the 4Williamsburg Area Arts Commission.

What A Year It Has Been!

JYF Museum Education By The Numbers

This year, we began to emerge more fully from the pandemic to see our museums and education programs once again filled with visitors, teachers and students. Throughout the 2021-2022 academic year, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Museum Education staff engaged with 111,982 students across three educational platforms—three times the number in 2020-2021. Within that total, 76,116 students received hands-on learning by visiting us on site with the opportunity to interact with interpreters, engage with replica items and re-created spaces, and explore the galleries with the guidance of one of 36 skilled on-site educators. Additionally, eight outreach educators connected with 16,819 students in-person in their classrooms and 19,047 students virtually through the distance learning studio. Private funding and donations to the Annual Fund equipped our Museum Education team with the teaching objects, materials and necessary equipment for the distance learning studio to bring the best educational programming to students near and far.

From the Annual Fund to Summer Teacher Institute, Donors Make a Difference

When it comes to making an impact, JYF donors step up in a variety of ways, answering the call to give where their gifts are needed most. In FY23, several Annual Fund donors made those important unrestricted gifts, while also directing funds to the Summer Teacher Institute. This impact is felt throughout the Commonwealth by the many teachers who would not be able to attend Summer Teacher Institute without this generous support. These donor heroes, who reach above and beyond to support JYF, include the Abbitt Family Foundation, Audrey and John Chiricotti, Randy and Shelby Hawthorne, and Wilma and Marc Sharp. Addition ally, Chuck and Keith Dubois are Annual Fund donors and, through Keith’s role as a Trustee of the Charles S. and Millicent P. Brown Family Foundation, also provide funding for Summer Teacher Institute.

Teachers also benefited from the generosity of an anonymous donor, which provided funds for a 3D printer. This 3D printer brings modern technology to the reproduction ob jects teachers can take back to their classrooms—items like realistic arrowheads—that help bring history to life.

DONOR-FUNDED PROJECTS & INITIATIVES: Providing Opportunities for Summer Interns

Many special initiatives at the JamestownYorktown Foundation (JYF) are made possible by private support. These programs enhance JYF’s ability to tell the story of the earliest days of our country in ways that engage visitors of all ages, but the benefits of these programs go further: they provide opportunities for rising professionals to gain hands-on experience in the field. Three of JYF’s summer interns–Ruby Chase, Julia “Jules” Mileski and Diego Pham—were able to gain experience working on privately funded projects in the Digital Media Services (DMS) and Education departments.

A rising senior at the William & Mary majoring in anthropology and marketing, Ruby found the perfect internship opportunity working with the Education team on the upcoming Civic Season project. Ruby helped design and create civics-related programs and events to engage younger generations in the role of American democracy for the 2023 Civics Season. She not only gained valuable insight from classroom teachers who supported her curriculum work on the Civic Season programs, but saw firsthand the impact of donor-funded initiatives in deepening the experience and connection people have to JYF.

Joining the DMS team, Jules and Diego undertook projects supporting the interactive media components for the special exhibition, “Reign & Rebellion,” opening November 5. As an incoming doctoral candidate to W&M’s Historical Anthropology program with a concentration on museums, Jules used her research skills to dive into primary source material and work with JYF curators in developing captivating content for the interactive pieces.

Working with Jules in the DMS studio, Diego used the interactive design skills he cultivated at James Madison University’s School of Media Arts & Design to assist with image research and preparation for the interactive media projects.

The 3D printer, purchased with support from an anonymous donor, gave Diego an opportunity to generate 3D printed artifacts for Teacher Appreciation kits, which will be used to provide teachers with tangible items to take back to the classroom.

For these rising young professionals, joining knowledgeable and passionate staff on multi-faceted projects created a meaningful internship experience, which not only broadened their skills but enriched their professional development in profound ways.

The benefits of private giving are multi-layered: with private support, JYF can offer programs that otherwise would not be possible. Our visitors benefit from this, and so do rising young students in the field. With your help and support, we can continue nurturing the next generation of museum professionals through these hands-on professional development opportunities.

To learn more about the impact of private funding to our education and internship programs, watch this short video highlighting our intern, Diego Pham, and the utilization of JYF’s 3D printer for teacher education initiatives: jyfmuseums.org/internvideo

Financial Overview and Philanthropy Report

Financial Overview: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that coordinates private fundraising to benefit the programs of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, a Virginia state agency that operates two history museums—Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Audited financial statements are available at jyfmuseums.org/aboutjyfinc. The FY22 audited financial statement for JYF, Inc., including the auditors’ opinion, will be published on this site when it is available.

Philanthropy Report: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

Private support ensures that JYF can carry out its mission as an educational institution. The JYF, Inc. gratefully acknowledges the individuals, corporations, agencies and foundations whose contributions are supporting our museums and programs. Information on the sources and uses of private funds is provided below.

Sources of Funds Raised

Individuals

$1,413,004

Foundations & Organizations $265,380

Corporations $102,220

Local Government / Municipalities $254,500

Total $2,035,104

Purpose of Funds Raised

Unrestricted

$906,368

Indigenous Peoples Initiative $101,000

Special Exhibitions $381,000

Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative $96,138

Endowment $9,621

Operating $80,310

Educational Resources, Programs & Events $38,000

Planned Giving Expectancies $300,000

Other $122,667

Total $2,035,104

Special Project Donors

Fiscal Year 2022 ( July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022)

Our dedicated donors and the gifts you share with us enables the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. to provide engaging museum experiences at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The JYF, Inc. extends its gratitude for the individuals, foundations, corporations and local governments listed, who made gifts and grants of at least $250 in FY22.

Over the past fiscal year, donors provided funding that supported special projects at the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown — education programs and resources, including the Teacher Institute; on-site and virtual education; public events, lectures and programs; the Indigenous Peoples Initiative; and JYF endowments.

The following individuals and organizations provided support for the special exhibition “Reign & Rebellion,” November 5, 2022 to September 5, 2023.

"Reign & Rebellion" Presented by:

Additional Support for "Reign & Rebellion" provided by:

The Richard S. Reynolds Foundation

James D. & Pamela J. Penny Sue H. Gerdelman

We have taken care to ensure the accuracy of this list. If, however, there is an omission or error, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office by writing the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 3605, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187 or emailing giving@jyf.virginia.gov.

THE ANNUAL FUND OUR MUSEUMS’ FOUNDATION

The Annual Fund ensures the delivery of daily museum operations and programs. In FY22, the Annual Fund raised $876,238 in cash and in-kind gifts from 1,844 donors.

The Annual Fund provides vital, unrestricted support for artifact acquisitions and collections care, special exhibitions, living-history interpretation, curatorial services, public programs and events, museum educational programs for students, outreach to Virginia public schools, distance learning and virtual education, volunteer recruitment and retention, and maritime education. Contributions to the Annual Fund advance JYF’s educational mission and its commitment to preserving and converting American history to broad audiences by ensuring the delivery of core public and educational programs and daily museum operations.

B.K. Fulton

A Champion for JYF

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If you build a home on a firm foundation, it can provide shelter for a long time. Museums are similar. JYF is unique in the way it goes back to the very beginning of our nation. How special is it that our part of the world is so critical to the beginning of America.” —B.K. Fulton

When B.K. Fulton began serving on the JYF, Inc. Board of Directors in 2020, he brought with him a lengthy list of connections to advance the work of the museum. Before becoming a full-time writer, filmmaker and entrepreneur, B.K. held senior leadership roles in technology and policy development. He was vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Region for Verizon Communications, Inc., president of Verizon Virginia and president of Verizon West Virginia. Prior to Verizon, he was in senior positions with the U.S. Department of Commerce, AOL Time Warner and the National Urban League. However, his impressive resume has been buttressed by his love and appreciation for libraries and museums. “They changed my life,” he said. “I was able to change my trajectory in college because of reading books, particularly history books. What I found, was when I start ed reading about successes of people like me, I was able to establish a blueprint for myself.”

B.K.’s impact at JYF is not only felt through his giving and membership in The 1607 Society, but also in the way that he has leveraged his connections to encourage others to give to the Foundation. He is inspired by his work with the board and the alignment he feels with leadership and other board members to support history education.

When asked what he would say to someone who is thinking about increasing their involvement with the Foundation, B.K. said: “Investments in JYF create opportunities in the present and plant a seed for generations to come to experience the same thing and maybe have a refreshed appreciation for all that has gone on. We can’t change the past, we don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, so it is very important to lean into what we can do right now. Volunteer, donate, visit, bring a friend, bring a bus! JYF is a national treasure.”

Join B.K. and make an impact today! Gifts to the Annual Fund provide sustainable revenue that help JYF meet our immediate needs, while also helping us strengthen our future. Contact the Development Office at (757)253-4139 or giving@jyf.virginia.gov to learn more.

John and Audrey Chiricotti

Supporting History Education Now & For Future Generations

As members of our museum family for almost 20 years, John and Audrey Chiricotti’s commitment to our educational mission, their generous philanthropy, and their relationship with JYF has deepened over time.

After retiring to Williamsburg, they were introduced to our history museums through a friend and neighbor and began giving annually in 2003. They have continued to donate proudly each year to support our educational mission through the Annual Fund as members of The 1607 Society. In addition to their Annual Fund gift, the Chiricottis also supported a project near and dear to their hearts: the Summer Teacher Institute. The Chiricottis elect to support the museums with gifts from their IRA, a giving choice that is advantageous both for the museums and for them.

In 2009, the couple decided to join The Mathews Legacy Society and include the Foundation, Inc. in their estate plans, ensuring that their love of history and education would be passed on to future generations. Their planned gift

Special Donor Reception with Lonnie G. Bunch III

On May 25, over 50 members of The 1607 Society gathered to honor Lonnie G. Bunch III and his Director's Series conversation with Executive Director Christy S. Coleman. Prior to the publicly programmed Director’s Series conversation, this private reception provided a great opportunity for our donors to get up-close and personal with the historian, educator and 14th director of the Smithsonian Institution, as they enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres, premium wine and craft beer. Reception sponsored by Patti and Terry Hall, President, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.

will support the Teacher Institute, Training and Resources that will continue to strengthen the Foundation’s two museums and its education programs today and for many years to come.

“One of our greatest gratifications is to leave a legacy benefiting an organization in which we so firmly believe. Such are our feelings towards the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. We believe that educating our teachers and youth is fundamental to the mission of JYF. Their mission is more relevant today than ever, and we are pleased that our endowment gift will help ensure the continuation of these programs. We would encourage others to support the Foundation, Inc., whose work is so critical to preserving our nation’s history.”

Join John and Audrey, and leave a legacy! Gifts to the Annual Fund through IRA Contributions and The Mathews Legacy Society make an immediate impact now and safeguard the sustainability of JYF for the future. Contact the Development Office at (757)253-4139 or giving@jyf.virginia.gov to learn more.

Members of The 1607 Society meeting with the Director's Series special guest, Lonnie G. Bunch III. Left to right: Randy Hawthorne, Shelby Hawthorne, Maria Marable-Bunch and Lonnie G. Bunch III.

THE MATHEWS LEGACY SOCIETY

Strengthening the Endowment

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. manages endowed assets that benefit the museums and educational programs. As of June 30, 2022, these endowments amounted to $17 million. For FY22, the endowments’ expendable earnings supported core museum activities and programs including living-history interpretation, outreach education, special exhibitions, maritime education and artifact acquisition. The Mathews Legacy Society honors friends of JYF Museums who have established planned gifts to JYF, Inc., thereby growing its endowments.

Leave a Legacy to Future Generations Planned Giving is an Investment in our Shared History

As the holidays approach and we near the end of 2022, you may be thinking about your legacy.

What can you do TODAY that will enrich the lives of future generations?

Consider including the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. in your estate plans and become a valued member of The Mathews Legacy Society. In doing so, you join other benefactors whose legacy help ensure the stories of America’s founding and the enduring legacies bequeathed to the nation continue to be shared.

Named in honor of the late Nick and Mary Mathews, who donated land for the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, The Mathews Legacy Society honors friends of the museums who have included JYF, Inc. in their estate plans. There is no minimum gift requirement. All gifts are appreciated and will help grow JYF’s endowment and sustain its museums for years to come.

Through your legacy, leave a lasting impact at JYF!

IRA Charitable Rollovers–Make a Big Impact Today

If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help our museums and education programs and reap tax benefits this year!

Benefits of an IRA Charitable Rollover:

• Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to JYF

• Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts

• Make an impact that will benefit both the museums and the thousands of students and visitors we serve

To explore how a planned gift can provide benefits to you, your family and JYF, visit jyfinclegacy.org or contact the Development Office at (757) 253-4139 or email giving@jyf.virginia.gov. Your inquiry will remain confidential and without obligation.

No matter how you give, your contributions make a difference and ensures the health of JYF for years to come–THANK YOU!

Are you looking for a way to make a big difference at JYF and help further our mission?