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Region IV - Southern
AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
2008 GWA Region IV Regional Meeting
March 31,2008
Brent & Becky's Bulbs
7900 Daffodil Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
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Plants of Pocahontas, Powhatan and Captain John Smith
An amazing discovery has been made right in our own neighborhood that has to do with the legend of Werowocomoco - the home and village of Chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas, and we are eager to share the story with you!
On Monday, March 31, 2008 at 10am, please join us as attend a private presentation on the farm where the village of Werowocomoco was found. Through persistence of its owners and careful archeological excavations led by Dr. Martin Gallivan from the College of William and Mary's Department of Anthropology, this amazing story has unfolded. As part of this effort, they have studied the remains of plants found at the site in order to reconstruct the Native diet and local environment. We will also have the rare opportunity to understand Werowocomoco's botanical history that helped to record the settlement of the village, the clearing of forests to create open fields, and the beginnings of corn-based agriculture. Justine McKnight, an archeobotanical consultant who specializes in the analysis of plant macro-remains from Prehistoric and Historic archaeological sites, will accompany Dr. Gallivan in an inspiring walking tour of the 45 acre site and will summarize this history and botany along with its importance for understanding Virginia's landscapes, past and present.
After lunch, Wesley Greene, Horticultural Historian of Colonial Williamsburg, will inspire us with his amazing knowledge and presentation about plants before, during and after Pocahontas!
We have chosen this particular Monday for this event because it follows the weekend of Gloucester County's famous 'Daffodil Festival' with two days filled with activities for people of all ages: A parade, entertainment, lots of food, arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, games and much, much more. The Daffodil Show sponsored by the Garden Club of Gloucester can also be enjoyed that same weekend. With Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown only about 30 miles away, it's a terrific way to spend 3 days with many prospects of story lines and numerous photo ops! For more information on the Daffodil Festival, please visit: http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/df/homepage.html
There will be a wine and cheese Region IV meeting at Brent and Becky's Heath's house at 4pm that afternoon. We hope you all can come!
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Program Agenda
March 31, 2008
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9:30a:
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Check-in at Brent and Becky’s Bulbs
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10:00a:
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Werowocomoco Presentation
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12:30p:
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Lunch
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2:00p:
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Presentation by Wesley Greene, Horticultural Historian of Colonial Williamsburg
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4:00p:
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Regional Meeting and Wine & Cheese Reception at Brent and Becky Heath’s house |
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Participation by pre-registration only.
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$40/person
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Registration Deadline: Thursday March 20th, 2008 (Earlier would be appreciated!)
Cancellation Deadline: March 20th, 2008*
*Cancellations must be received in writing on or before the due date.
Contact: Becky Heath, 804.693.3966, bbheath@brentandbeckysbulbs.com
Send Registrations to: Becky Heath, Brent and Becky's Bulbs, 7900 Daffodil Lane, Gloucester, VA 23061
From Richmond (approx. 1 hr. - 1.5 hrs.):
Take I-64 East; get off at the West Point exit ( Rt. 33); go through West Point and drive approx. 4.5 miles; turn right on Rt. 14 East for 7.5 miles, which will take you to Rt. 17. Turn right on Rt. 17S; go about 7.5 miles. You will pass a 7-11 convenience store, a Wellness Center, and a hospital on your left. Take a left at the second stoplight (onto Rt. 17 business) and drive through the village of Gloucester where you'll drive around the old courthouse circle and down Main St. Take a left at the first stoplight (Rt. 14); follow directions from Gloucester Village**
From Newport News (approx. 30 - 60 min.):
Virginia Beach (approx. 60 - 90 min.), Norfolk (approx. 1 hr.): Take I-64W; get off at J. Clyde Morris (Rt. 17N) exit; cross the York River Bridge ($2 toll) and drive north on Rt. 17 for approx. 14 miles. Bear right onto Rt. 17 Business; at first stoplight take a right (Rt. 14); follow directions from Gloucester Village**
From Williamsburg (approx 45 minutes):
Take the Colonial Parkway; get off at Rt. 17 N, J. Clyde Morris exit; cross the York River Bridge ($2 toll) and drive north on Rt. 17 for approx. 14 miles. Bear right onto Rt. 17 Business; at first stoplight, take a right on Rt. 14 east; follow directions from Gloucester Village**
From Washington DC (approx 3 hrs):
Take I-95 S; get off at the Fredericksburg (Rt. 17 S) exit; follow Rt. 17 S to Gloucester County. Keep going south on Rt. 17 until you see a 7-11 convenience store, a Wellness Center, and hospital on the left. Turn a left at the second stoplight (onto Rt. 17 business); drive through the village of Gloucester and take a left at the first stoplight (Rt. 14E) Follow directions from Gloucester Village**
** From 'Gloucester Village':
After turning into Rt. 14, go 2.2 miles and turn right in Rt. 623 (Ware Neck Road); go 1/10 mile; turn LEFT; and quickly turn right onto Rt. 693 (Daffodil Lane). The Bulb Shoppe is directly on your right, this is where we will meet.
Hotel Information
Comfort Inn - Gloucester 804.695.1900
Duke of York - Yorktown ($2 bridge toll), 757.898.3232
Inn at Tabbs Creek - Mathews 804.725.5136
Inn at Warner Hall - Gloucester 804.695.9565
North River Inn - Gloucester 877.248.3030
The Willows B&B - Gloucester 804.693.7575
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Garden Writers Association
10210 Leatherleaf Court, Manassas, VA 20111
Phone: (703) 257-1032 - Fax: (703) 257-0213
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