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Washington Regency Society

The Washington Regency Society fosters appreciation for the Regency era through events, education, and community engagement, recreating historical experiences and promoting cultural heritage in Seattle.

Come join the Washington Regency Society for a night of cards and games as we try to recreate the feeling of an early 19th&nbsp;Century tavern.&nbsp;Saturday Evening September 26, 2026&nbsp; In the Regency, taverns and inns began to offer more than a mere room for meetings, drinking, and dining. &nbsp;Leisure activities for the community began to be offered: cards and games, music and dance assemblies (like those in Meryton and Highbury in Jane Austen&rsquo;s novels), plays, and sports, were as common as food and ale. We will meet on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the evening, at the Pioneer Hall in Seattle&rsquo;s Madison Park neighborhood. (1642 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112) The hall is rustic in feeling with wooden floors and a large stone fireplace. Although not as old as the Regency, it is a historic building. &nbsp;The Pioneer Association of the State of Washington owns the building and is our host us for this evening.&nbsp; The building was erected in 1910 on the western shore of Lake Washington. If there is interest, we can meet a few feet away from the hall at the beach for photos and a promenade back to the hall in our Regency finery. WRS volunteers will be organizing a tavern style meal (meats, cheeses, breads, a hot dish or soup.) &nbsp;Of course, there will be tea and coffee available, and alcohol (in moderation) will be allowed, but will not be provided. (i.e. BYOB) We are asking for volunteers to step forward to help with setting up the space in the afternoon or staying after to help clean up. &nbsp; Multiple Regency themed board games and playing cards will be available for all to enjoy. &nbsp;If you are interested in playing a specific game or starting a table for whist, please let us know. &nbsp;We will also be looking for a dealer to run a game of Speculation or a game of Lottery. We will not be betting (with real money) on this occasion as that would be against the law.Event starts at 5 pm - tavern style buffet will open at approximately 6 pm. We will wrap up at approximately 9 pm&nbsp;

Regency Tavern Night

Join the  Washington Regency Society's archery event.

2025 Archery Event

Join us for the Blessing of the Hounds at the Woodbrook Hunt Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;Members of the Washington Regency Society are invited to attend the annual Blessing of the Hounds service and watch the hounds and horses at work on a hunt through the grounds at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This is a no-kill hunt. No foxes or other animals are chased or killed in this event. The event includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Watching the riders and their horses tack up and prepare for the event</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Attending/watching the traditional Blessing of the Hounds Service before the hunt</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Helping to serve the stirrup cups before the beginning of the hunt (if one feels comfortable around the horses)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meeting the exceptional hounds who follow the hunt</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoying a &ldquo;hunt breakfast&rdquo; which is served after the hunt returns from the field (about 2 pm)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learning about hunt practices, etiquette, and history</li></ul>

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Blessing of the Hounds at Woodbrook Hunt Club

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