What IS the William Byrd Chapter?!
Richmond, Virginia
The William Byrd Chapter, named for Colonel William Byrd II, was founded in 1917. For more than one hundred years, the William Byrd Chapter has been involved in projects that support veterans, that teach children about our country's rich history, and that help preserve historical sites - all so that future generations can understand and appreciate and cherish our country. Founded just as the United States entered World War I, members worked to support the war effort by caring for war orphans and collecting war supplies In 1928, the chapter became the caretakers of the Madison Cemetery at Montpelier and later placed a bronze plaque on the cemetery wall on the 100th anniversary of Madison's death. During World War II, members' efforts included sending more seed packages to the War Services Gardens Overseas than any other chapter in the United States. Flourishing and remaining strong for decades, the chapter moved into the twenty-first century with the same zeal and enthusiasm that motivated its founders. Members continued their service to veterans, sponsored patriotic organizations for school children, and contributed to the John Marshall House by placing a bench in the garden, to name only a few of the many projects in which the chapter participated. William Byrd continues to march forward in service to our country.
William Byrd SERVICE Opportunities!
March
We collected new clothing and hygiene items for women veterans at
McGuire Veterans Hospital. Items valued at over $600 were collected!
April
Families of active duty personnel often experience emergency needs, especially when their family member is deployed. Members gave gift cards for chaplains to disburse to these families.
May
WE PACKED "Sunshine" boxes for active duty military personnel.
Let us know if you have a friend or relative who would love to receive one of these.
We collected new clothing and hygiene items for women veterans at
McGuire Veterans Hospital. Items valued at over $600 were collected!
April
Families of active duty personnel often experience emergency needs, especially when their family member is deployed. Members gave gift cards for chaplains to disburse to these families.
May
WE PACKED "Sunshine" boxes for active duty military personnel.
Let us know if you have a friend or relative who would love to receive one of these.
Lexi Pasternak Wins State Award!
Lexi Pasternak, a senior at the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, and William Byrd's winner of the Good Citizen Essay Award, has won not only the District II competition, but also the state award! Cheered and supported by her supportive family and William Byrd members, Lexi wowed all present at the state conference awards luncheon when she read, with heartfelt sincerity, her beautifully crafted essay on patriotism. Congratulations, Lexi!
State Conference Held in Person - Finally!
For the first time in THREE years, daughters from all over the commonwealth gathered to attend the State Conference and to celebrate chapters' accomplishments. The Richmond Marriott was a beehive of activity from March 24-27 as new state officers were elected, new friendships forged, and new opportunities were outlined.
For the first time in THREE years, daughters from all over the commonwealth gathered to attend the State Conference and to celebrate chapters' accomplishments. The Richmond Marriott was a beehive of activity from March 24-27 as new state officers were elected, new friendships forged, and new opportunities were outlined.
A Very Special Thank You
If you've ever wondered about the impact of a DAR project then CLICK HERE. What you read will touch your heart!
A SNIPPET FROM OUR HISTORY
Did you know that the William Byrd Chapter, NSDAR sent more packets of vegetable seeds to Europe in the rebuilding years immediately after World War II than ANY OTHER CHAPTER in the nation?!
Site last updated: January 21, 2022
Contact Webmaster.
Web hyperlinks to non-DAR sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual DAR chapters.
