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The Society met on March 15 in Richmond, Virginia, to celebrate Peter Francisco Day. The celebration began with a private tour of the newly renovated Virginia State Capitol, where a portrait of Peter Francisco now hangs next to the office of the Speaker of the House.

Portrait of Peter Francisco hanging in the Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond. Portrait tag reads "Peter Francisco, c. 1758-1831 Sergeant-at-Arms, House of Delegates, 1825-1831. Copy by an unknown artist."

After the meeting, Society members went to Shockoe Cemetery for the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Peter Francisco's grave. When they arrived, they were surprised to find a tribute to Peter already there -- a wreath, sword, American flag and two stones upon which "We will always love you, Daisy" was written. Members then conducted the wreath-laying ceremony at Peter's gravesite and adjourned the meeting.

Society of the Descendants of Peter Francisco members after the wreath-laying ceremony at Peter's gravesite in Shockoe Cemetery on March 15, 2009.

A tribute to Peter left at his gravesite on Peter Francisco Day (March 15, 2009)