September 10, 2016 - Presentation on Jamaican Coats of Arms at Jamaica Inn
Historian Dr Duncan Sutherland will give a presentation on Jamaican Coats of Arms (1720-present) and their “distinctively Jamaican symbols reflecting the island's natural history”
About the presentation, Jamaican Coats of Arms: This lecture will explore some of the scores of personal coats of arms granted to people in Jamaica between 1720 and the present. Some were granted to well-known historical figures, many included distinctively Jamaican symbols reflecting the island's natural history but most have been unknown to the wider public until now. It will also showcase some forgotten corporate arms in Jamaica, personal arms of members of the Jamaican diaspora and show how heraldry has reflected 300 years of Jamaican history.
2:45 pm Welcome and introductions
3:00 pm Presentation on Jamaican Coats of Arms
4:00 pm Refreshments
4:30 pm Chapter Meeting
5:30 pm Adjournment
Contribution: $500
Contact Wendy Lee/St. Ann/St. Mary Chair 808-1657 / 359-1505
About the presentation, Jamaican Coats of Arms: This lecture will explore some of the scores of personal coats of arms granted to people in Jamaica between 1720 and the present. Some were granted to well-known historical figures, many included distinctively Jamaican symbols reflecting the island's natural history but most have been unknown to the wider public until now. It will also showcase some forgotten corporate arms in Jamaica, personal arms of members of the Jamaican diaspora and show how heraldry has reflected 300 years of Jamaican history.
2:45 pm Welcome and introductions
3:00 pm Presentation on Jamaican Coats of Arms
4:00 pm Refreshments
4:30 pm Chapter Meeting
5:30 pm Adjournment
Contribution: $500
Contact Wendy Lee/St. Ann/St. Mary Chair 808-1657 / 359-1505
August 28, 2016 - Good Hope Tour
YOU ARE INVITED TO AN INTERESTING AFTERNOON AT GOOD HOPE AT
12 NOON ON SUNDAY AUGUST 28th. THE AFTERNOON WILL BE A COMBINATION OF A TOUR BY OPEN TRUCK TO THE COVEY SUGAR FACTORY RUINS ON THE PLANTATION AND RETURNING TO A LECTURE ON HERALDRY BY DUNCAN SUTHERLAND (who delivered an excellent lecture on postal history in Jamaica). SANDWICHES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
PLEASE RING OR MESSAGE BONZ 479-9519
12 NOON ON SUNDAY AUGUST 28th. THE AFTERNOON WILL BE A COMBINATION OF A TOUR BY OPEN TRUCK TO THE COVEY SUGAR FACTORY RUINS ON THE PLANTATION AND RETURNING TO A LECTURE ON HERALDRY BY DUNCAN SUTHERLAND (who delivered an excellent lecture on postal history in Jamaica). SANDWICHES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
PLEASE RING OR MESSAGE BONZ 479-9519
Sunday/7th February, 2016 - Annual Falmouth Fundraiser
Help Preserve the Garrison Church of the Ascension at Up Park Camp -- BRUNCH
What: Nyammings at Up Park Camp -- brunch
When: Sunday, May 31, 2015
Where: JDF Officers Club
Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contribution: $3,500 per person
Jamaica Military Band and other
musical entertainment.
Major Gate Prize
Spot Prizes
Gift Stalls
Even if you cannot attend, or you reside overseas, please support this worthy cause by sending a donation. Contact: georgiansociety@cwjamaica.com or 876 754-5261 (from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Sunday, September 7, 2014: Rockfield House/Seville. Click here for details
Sunday, July 27, 2014: Kingston/St. Andrew Chapter's Outing "Tour of Seaford Town" (German Town), Westmoreland
Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 10 a.m.: Annual General Meeting of the Georgian Society - Hibiscus Lodge, Ocho Rios. Buffet lunch $2,100
May 18, 2014: St Ann/St Mary Chapter Outing to Worthy Park. Click for details
Sunday, April 20, 2014: St Ann/St Mary Chapter Presents: Live Mento, Book Event and Tea Party
