Events

Chapter Events

Did Martha Washington really visit the William Byrd Chapter?

No, but a remarkably dissimilar facsimile did, and she served us gingerbread made by Mrs. Washington's own recipe!

Susanna Bolling's Decision

As Cornwallis made his way northward through Virginia, the young french aristocrat Lafayette hunkered down for the night in an inn dangerously close to Cornwallis's path. 'when the British general stopped at the home of sixteen year old Susanna Bolling, and over dinner discussed his plan to capture Lafayette, what was Susanna to do?

Author Libby McNamee told the fascinating story of Susanna's decision that fateful night. To read more about the decision that prevented certain disaster for the fledging colonies, see McNamee's website www.libbymcnamee.com.

Revolutionary War Patriot Quizzes Members on Revolutionary War History

Second Vice Regent, Susan Lambrechts got into the Revolutionary War spirit as she led the chapter in a challenging "History Bingo" game at our January meeting.

A Very Special Thank You From One of Our Military Christmas Boxes

Dear Ma’am,

I am CTR2 (name withheld) currently in the Navy stationed in FDNF Japan. I hope this is the correct email and gets to the right people. I recently got a care package from the NSDAR William Byrd Chapter and I would like to thank you so much for the package you sent me for the holidays. This will be my third holiday season away from home and family. It truly means so much to see the care and support from people back especially those who I don’t personally know. The packages made my month and I can’t thank you enough for your effort and thoughts. The box is actually one the best care packages I’ve gotten before I loved and enjoyed all of the snacks included and shared them with some fellow shipmates who want to say thank you as well. Again thank you so much for the support and packages I hope you have a happy and safe holiday season!

Very Respectfully,
(service member's name withheld for privacy)
NIOC Yokosuka
USN

Cocoa Who!?

Are we talking about Coco Chanel or Coca-cola or HOT COCOA? No! In November, member and honorary regent Frances Broaddus Crutchfield presented a fascinating program giving us a look into the person of Cockacoeske, the Pamunkey Indian queen who led a coalition of tribes for some thirty years in the latter half of the seventeenth century, and who brokered peace with the English settlers.

Cockacoeske was chosen as one of the twelve very significant women in Virginia's history to be memorialized in the Virginia Women's Monument at the state capitol. Check her out!

William Byrd Sponsors Historic Grant

The William Byrd Chapter has sponsored an historic grant for restoration of the roof of St. John's Episcopal Church in Tappahannock, VA. The church was established in 1820, and worshippers have met in the present structure since 1850. Jenny Daniel, William Byrd Chapter Regent, stands in front of the church.

Previous Chapter Events

Packing Boxes for DAR Day of Service - October 9 2020

Packing goodie boxes for First Responders on Day of Service October 9, 2020

Packing Boxes for DAR Day of Service - October 9, 2020

The William Byrd Chapter proudly sponsors Junior American Contest winners who were recognized at the VADAR State Conference.

Our chapter regent had her picture taken with the President General for 100% participation in supporting the President General's project.

William Byrd Chapter members gather to celebrate Flag Day at McGuire's Medical Center.