Unique After-Hours Museum Experience to Shape the Future of Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Education Programs

WILLIAMSBURG, Va., September 9, 2025 – The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is proud to present the return of the History Makers Dinner from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 27 at Jamestown Settlement, featuring an elegant evening under the stars supporting hands-on history education programs that help inspire the next generation of history makers.

This exclusive evening event offers a unique opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for preserving our shared stories, while enjoying elevated dining with a side of history and an after-hours museum experience unlike any other. Throughout the night, attendees can experience just a taste of the initiatives their support funds by taking part in interactive education demonstrations led by museum educators – getting hands-on with history at a variety of engagement stations.

The History Makers Dinner is more than just an unforgettable evening — it’s a chance to change lives and shape the future. JYF supporters make a powerful impact on education programs that bring history to life in ways that ignite curiosity and inspire future leaders for thousands of students across Virginia and beyond. In FY25:

• Education programs served 198,173 learners through interactive programs and educational experiences at Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and in outreach settings.
• On-site education programs served 156,368 school participants, and outreach and virtual education programs were presented to 41,805 people.
• Through all programming, JYF educators worked with students from 107 of Virginia’s 134 school districts and 13 states.
• During two donor-funded Teacher Institute sessions, JYF hosted 38 teachers from 29 Vir-ginia districts and 65 teachers participated in additional in-person weekend programming.
• During the school year, 207 teachers from across the country attended 9 virtual teacher professional development programs.
• Online education resources and curriculum materials are available at jyfmuseums.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities, Tables & Tickets

Each ticket, table and sponsorship to this unique fundraising dinner helps to support the future of our museums and educational mission. An individual ticket is $150 and VIP table is $2,000, with advance purchase required to secure seats.

Sponsorship opportunities include Presenting Sponsor ($10,000), Wine Sponsor ($5,000), Bar Sponsor ($5,000), Program Sponsor ($500) and more. History Makers Dinner is semi-formal at-tire, while comfortable shoes are encouraged.

About Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc.

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Inc. was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization for charitable and educational purposes in support of the Foundation’s programs and its muse-ums, Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown are administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, an educational agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission.

Follow our museums on social media @jyfmuseums. For more information, call (757) 253-4838 or visit jyfmuseums.org/history-makers.

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Media Contacts

Meghan van Joosten, meghan.vanjoosten@jyf.virginia.gov or (757) 253-4175
Tracy Perkins, tracy.perkins@jyf.virginia.gov or (757) 253-4114