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| The Pierre Chastain Family Association will hold its 44th Annual Reunion in September or October 2019. All the details available at this time are below. Please revisit often to keep abreast of new developments. |
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| Who |
| All Chastains, families and friends. |
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| What |
| Plans are in the works to have the 2019 PCFA Reunion. It will be very similar to the cancelled 2018 Reunion. |
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| Catered Meals |
| Friday evening, we’ll join for a delicious barbeque meal. The cost is $15.00 per person. |
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| Saturday for lunch, we’ll have a special meal at the Manakin Episcopal Church, home church of Pierre Chastain and his family in the early 1700’s. The cost is $11 per person. |
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| Saturday evening, we’ll have our traditional banquet, with very special entertainment planned. The meal cost is $40 per person. |
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| So if you partake of everything the reunion has to offer, the total cost per person will be $66.00. |
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| When |
| Friday 4 October 2019 and Saturday 5 October 2019. |
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| Where |
Four Points Sheraton Richmond Hotel
9901 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235-4813
Phone: 804-323-1144 |
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| Room rates: For traditional rooms, either king or queen bed the rate is $129.00 per night, plus applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time. (Right now, they are 13.3%.) To book a room at the discount price you must call the hotel directly at 804-323-1144 rather than using any booking agency. Also, tell them you are with the Pierre Chastain Family Association reunion. |
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| Note: If you view the maps (links in the left column), occasionally a very competitive rate will be displayed. This is a rate that is only available for a short term. If you go to that same map next week, it is likely to be a different amount. These prices do not include breakfast. Our rate (above) includes breakfast for 2. And more importantly, if you book with google or expedia, etc., to get a better rate, your room would not count toward meeting our occupancy commitment and it could cost the PCFA a bundle. |
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| Why |
| It will be held in the Richmond - Midlothian, Virginia area which is located close to the old Huguenot Trail and Huguenot Road. There are possibilities of visiting many historic places in the area. |
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| The planning committee is working hard to make this the most exciting reunion ever! (Even more exciting than being blown away by a hurricane!) |
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And How |
| How much will it cost to attend the reunion? |
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| We do not have the cost set yet. The main cost will be for the catered meals, which must all be paid for in advance. There may also be a small registration fee for this reunion to help cover incidentals that are necessary for a reunion of this type. |
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| Registration will begin aronnd April-May 2019. If you want more information about the 2019 Reunion, please contact the Reunion Coordinators at Reunions@PierreChastain.com |
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| Reunion Coordinators |
| The 2018 PCFA Reunion is being coordinated by Ron and Phyllis Mitchell. They live in the area and are arranging lots of fun activities and visits to historic places. |
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What to Do While in Richmond, Virginia
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| A few web sites to help guide you: |
- Visit Richmond (https://www.visitrichmondva.com/plan/itineraries/)
- Free Visitors Guide (https://www.visitrichmondva.com/plan/online-visitors-guide/)
- Richmond Walking Tours (http://www.richmondtourguys.com)
- Canal Cruises (https://www.venturerichmond.com/experience/canal/rides.html)
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| A Few Selected Points of Interest |
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| Henricus Historical Park |
Travel back in time to the Citie of Henricus, the second successful English settlement in the New World. Explore a moment in time where 300 settlers, led by Sir Thomas Dale, departed the unhealthy environment of Jamestown with the hope of establishing a strong English Colony and with the intention of becoming the principal seat of the Virginia Company of London.
(http://henricus.org) |
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| St. John’s Church |
Here Patrick Henry delivered his famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death!” speech to the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Our programs bring to life the events that led to the American Revolution and allow us to maintain and preserve St. John's Church for future generations.
(https://www.historicstjohnschurch.org) |
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| Tuckahoe Plantation |
Tuckahoe Plantation, boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson, is a National Historic Landmark and is protected in perpetuity by a preservation easement donated by the owners. It is considered by architectural historians to be among the finest early 18th century plantation homes in America.
(http://www.tuckahoeplantation.com) |
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| Hollywood Cemetery |
It serves as the final resting place for two American presidents, six Virginia governors, two Supreme Court justices, twenty-two Confederate generals and thousands of Confederate soldiers. Known as a "garden cemetery", Hollywood Cemetery ranks as the second most-visited cemetery in the nation, right behind Arlington National Cemetery. The stories and beauty of Hollywood continue to bring visitors from all over the world. To this day, Hollywood Cemetery still provides numerous interment options, allowing you to reserve your place in history among presidents, Civil War generals and many other famous personalities.
(https://www.hollywoodcemetery.org) |
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| Maymont Park |
Maymont is a 100-acre (0.156 sq mi) Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and Children's Farm.
(https://maymont.org/visit/) |
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| The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts |
VMFA Arts a top comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world. VMFA is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free.
(https://www.vmfa.museum) |
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| Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens |
One of the top gardens in the US; voted America's #4 public gardens by USA Today. Recognized by the Travel Channel as a best botanical garden.
(http://www.lewisginter.org) |
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| The Edgar Allan Poe Museum |
Located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood, the museum is dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Though Poe never lived in the building, it serves to commemorate his time living in Richmond. The museum holds one of the world's largest collections of original manuscripts, letters, first editions, memorabilia and personal belongings. The museum also provides an overview of early 19th century Richmond, where Poe lived and worked. The museum features the life and career of Edgar Allan Poe by documenting his accomplishments with pictures, relics, and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond.
(https://www.poemuseum.org/visit) |
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| James River Plantations |
Five Plantations encompassing three centuries can be seen along Virginia's scenic Route 5 in Charles City County. These plantations and farms along the James River have survived the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the War Between the States. The privately owned and preserved National Register properties are open for visitors to experience and enjoy.
(http://www.jamesriverplantations.org) |
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| The Museum and White House of the Confederacy |
A neoclassical mansion built in 1818. Jefferson Davis lived here during the Civil War years, and several pieces of furniture owned by him are on display. The museum contains more than 15,000 artifacts and 500 flags from the Confederate era. The collection includes the swords and other personal effects of Generals Jackson, Lee and Stuart. Personal papers, government documents, journals and rare books are on exhibit.
(https://acwm.org/visit-us?qt-directions=1#qt-directions) |
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| Manakin Huguenot Library |
We are not aware of the Manakin Huguenot Library being open just for us. According to the web site, it's only open on Sunday afternoons and Wednesdays. If someone wants to remain after the reunion to check it out, they can do so. There is a small gift shop that is probably only open when the library is open.
(http://huguenot-manakin.org/manakin/library.php) |
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| Additional Attractions in RVA and surrounding localities |
- Monument Avenue (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_Avenue)
- Petersburg Battlefield (https://www.nps.gov/pete/index.htm)
- Yorktown (https://www.nps.gov/york/index.htm)
- Colonial Williamsburg (https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com)
- Jamestown Settlement (https://www.historyisfun.org/jamestown-settlement/)
- National Park Service (https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/richmond/listsites.html)
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| Local Research Facilities |
- Library of Virginia. The Library of Virginia is the state's oldest institution dedicated to the preservation of Virginia's history and culture. Today the Library houses more than 110 million manuscript items and more than 1.9 million bound volumes. And FREE parking!
(http://www.lva.virginia.gov)
- The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VA Historical Society Library)
(https://www.virginiahistory.org/your-visit/visiting-do-research)
- Richmond Virginia Family History Center
(https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Richmond_Virginia_Family_History_Center)
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| Shopping in the Region |
- Chesterfield Town Center (http://www.chesterfieldcenter.com)
- Stony Point Fashion Park (https://www.shopstonypoint.com/directory/)
- Carytown (http://www.carytownrva.com)
- Short Pump Town Center (https://www.shortpumptowncenter.com)
- Westchester Commons (http://shopwestchestercommons.com)
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| Local Historical Societies |
- The Powhatan County Historical Society (http://www.powhatanhistoricalsociety.org)
- Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (https://www.chesterfieldhistory.com)
- Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (http://www.griva.org)
- Virginia Genealogical Society (https://www.vgs.org)
- Goochland County Historical Society (http://goochlandhistory.org)
- Henrico Historical Society (http://www.henricohistoricalsociety.org/genealogy.html)
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| Please visit often as new information will be posted when it becomes available as plans solidify. |
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